Invisible illnesses are conditions patients have that are not obvious when looking at them. Often people with an invisible illness face a lot of prejudice; others accuse them of faking, ... Read more
This video series from Lung Exercises features Donna Wilson, a pulmonary clinical nurse specialist with many years of experience working in some of the country’s best hospitals. Find out eight interesting facts ... Read more
Anyone with a chronic illness will testify that they spend a lot of time in the doctor’s office having blood work done. Which means getting pricked with a lot of needles, which ... Read more
Breathing is the most important thing your body does. Without breathing, you simply cannot live. It’s something you do without even thinking about it — unless you suffer from a ... Read more
Are you a bronchiectasis patient suffering from depression? If your answer is yes, you’re among friends. Not only is there a high correlation between bronchiectasis and depression and anxiety, but ... Read more
In this UT Health North East video shared in November 2012, Paul Gleiser talks to pulmonologist Dr. William Girard about bronchiectasis. Discover eight interesting facts about the lungs. The two ... Read more
Bronchiectasis is the clinical term for the irreversible, progressive dilation, expansion, inflammation and scarring of the bronchi (tubes conducting air to the lungs), which eventually leads to airway obstruction, impaired ... Read more
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) should be part of the treatment plan for any chronic lung disease, including bronchiectasis. It’s a combination of exercise, breathing techniques, diet and education that aims to help ... Read more
Bronchiectasis is the clinical term for the irreversible, progressive dilation, expansion, inflammation and scarring of the bronchi (tubes conducting air to the lungs), which eventually leads to airway obstruction, impaired ... Read more
Exercising and keeping as fit as possible is encouraged for everyone. Physical activity is increasingly recognized for its positive impact (the health benefits but also reduced mortality) in several chronic diseases, ... Read more
