Over 16 million people in the US have COPD,1 and up to 60% go undiagnosed.2 COPD is the third leading…
The Science and Pseudoscience of “Training Your Lungs” by Nicholas Tiller, PhD The respiratory system has long been a…
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Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is well established as a highly effective treatment for chronic lung disease, resulting in improved function, symptoms,…
COPDSOS is a new project created by Ted and Grace Anne Dorney Koppel to advocate for pulmonary rehabilitation through education…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on our activity levels. It could be that working from home…
Most of us take breathing for granted. The process is mainly involuntary and occurs without us having to think about…
Patients suffering from COPD should know that PR not only has potential for helping them feel better and being more…
Starting supplemental oxygen therapy is both an important and complex decision. Given its complexity, understanding what this entails (including why…