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COPD and Emphysema

June 26, 2020 by Sam Aisawa

Emphysema is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are damaged. Over time, the inner walls of the air… Read Article

Stages of COPD

June 26, 2020 by Sam Aisawa

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a slowly progressive disease so it is not unusual for the initial signs and symptoms to be a bit different from those in the late stages… Read Article

COPD: Bronchitis and Pneumonia

June 26, 2020 by Tom Berard

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases that cause blocked airways and make breathing difficult. It can result in serious complications. Read Article

COPD Exacerbation

June 25, 2020 by Tom Berard

A person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experiences long-term, progressive damage to their lungs. This affects airflow to the lungs. Doctors sometimes call this… Read Article

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

June 25, 2020 by Tom Berard

Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is a program of education and exercise to increase awareness about lungs and COPD. The goals of the program are to achieve exercise with less… Read Article

COPD and Exercise

June 24, 2020 by Tom Berard

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases that cause blocked airways and make breathing difficult. It can result in serious complications Read Article

COPD Nutrition and COPD Medications

June 16, 2020 by Tom Berard

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) is characterized by airflow limitation that is usually progressive, partly reversible, and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory… Read Article

Seniors Out & About in the Twin Cities: Taylors Falls Area

June 2, 2020 by Tom Berard

Just a short drive north of the Twin Cities is Taylors Falls, Minnesota. The beautiful little city seems like it’s in some other part of the country as you drive in from the… Read Article