Research studies have found that having chronic bronchitis (CB) can increase the chance of death. (1) People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to become ill with CB, making it even more difficult to breathe. (2) (3) CB has been found in many research studies to worsen the symptoms of COPD quicker than in […]
Category Archives: Respiratory Disease
Altra Service Professionals provides service on devices that are used by patients with various respiratory diseases. Our posts help provide insight to readers on the topic.
The Internet can be a great source of information and find out where to go for help. However, you want to make sure you are getting true information. Have you seen the commercial where the woman says, “It has to be true because I found it on the Internet.” Ha! You would hope that someone […]
People with COPD burn 10 times the calories just breathing compared to a person without breathing problems. (1) This can zap your energy. Eating the right foods and the right portion sizes can help you have more energy. There are also power foods that contain a lot of nutrition in each bite. Some people may find […]
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you are probably aware that smoking can make your condition worse and may have even been the cause of your disease. But did you know that there are other dangers in your home that can make your symptoms and disease worse? Carpets, air ducts, chemicals, and fireplaces […]
Traveling with Oxygen Therapy If you use oxygen therapy in your home, it should not keep you from traveling. You can bring portable oxygen concentrators with you and arrange for other equipment at your travel destination. In this post, I will discuss what you need to do when thinking about traveling with your oxygen therapy. […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Your doctor may have diagnosed you with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Do you know what it is or may have caused this disease? Do you know what you can do to prevent more damage to your lungs and help you live a normal life? Just because you have COPD […]