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Wendy Henderson

Wendy is a proven blogger and social media manager who has helped to build online communities for businesses and organizations. She currently heads the website’s social outreach online through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

November 9, 2017

7 Reasons Why Pulmonary Rehabilitation Is Important

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

November 8, 2017

7 Physical Clues You Could Have Depression

Many people who suffer from chronic illnesses also suffer from depression. Depression isn’t something that should be overlooked; it should be brought to your doctor’s attention so that it can be treated. ... Read more

November 6, 2017

Young Musician With Bronchiectasis Becomes Britain’s Best French Horn Player

Gifted musician Ben Goldscheider literally blew his audience away after playing in front of 5,000 people at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. MORE: Eight tips for protecting your ... Read more

November 2, 2017

10 Benefits of Having a Service or Therapy Dog When You Have a Lung Disease

Service dogs are typically thought of as necessary companions for the visually impaired, but service and therapy dogs can be a practical solution for people with a variety of chronic illnesses, ... Read more

November 1, 2017

The Pathology of Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a rare condition, which can often occur as a secondary lung condition in people who have cystic fibrosis, respiratory tract infections, sinopulmonary disorders and Young’s syndrome. MORE: Non-cystic fibrosis ... Read more

October 30, 2017

Breathing Exercises to Help With Bronchiectasis

In this AskDoctorJo video, Dr. Jo demonstrates some pulmonary breathing exercises that can be used for people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other lung diseases such as ... Read more

October 26, 2017

Explaining Bronchiectasis

In this UT Health North East video, Paul Gleiser talks to pulmonologist Dr. William Girard about bronchiectasis. MORE: Study finds increase in hospital admissions for bronchiectasis in Spain The two men ... Read more

October 25, 2017

The Alpha-1 Story

This Alpha-1 Foundation video explains more about the rare genetic condition Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency from patients who have been diagnosed with the disease. MORE: Characteristics of bronchiectasis patients differ depending on ... Read more

October 23, 2017

6 Tips to Reduce Stress and Help You Relax

Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to your everyday burden but can often exacerbate the symptoms of your ... Read more

October 19, 2017

How to Stay Active With a Lung Condition

This video from the British Lung Foundation emphasizes the importance of keeping active if you have a chronic lung condition. MORE: Physical activity is increasingly recognized for its positive impact on ... Read more

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