Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The results of a study involving 151 male COPD patients revealed that severe … [Read more...]
Ozone and COPD Risk
Johns Hopkins University reports that for every 5-parts-per-billion increase in ten-year ozone exposure, the risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases by 16%, regardless of smoking history. Johns Hopkins University, December … [Read more...]
COPD and Depression…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States. Among a group of 556 COPD patients, researchers found that more than half (57.2%) suffered … [Read more...]
Improved Access to Exercise Classes May Help Those with Lung Conditions
Using information gathered from one-on-one interviews and focus groups, researchers report that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are more likely to be physically active if they have routine contact with their healthcare provider, … [Read more...]
Manipulative Therapy Provides Benefits to Those with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production, and wheezing. A recent study found that manipulative therapies can help improve functional … [Read more...]
Soft Tissue Manipulation Benefits COPD Sufferers
A new study measured the immediate effect of soft tissue manual therapy on the lung function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The researchers measured residual volume, inspiratory capacity, and oxygen saturation (SpO2) … [Read more...]
Back Pain Common Among Those with COPD
A recent study investigated causes of pain in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and found that 71% of participants reported pain, with low back pain being the most common complaint (41%), followed by arthritis and muscle … [Read more...]
Depression Common Among Those with COPD
Two new studies have revealed that patients struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may have an increased risk for developing depression. The first study followed COPD patients over a three-year period and found one in four … [Read more...]