Posts by: Wendy Henderson

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.

October 18, 2017

AffloVest Can Help Clear Lung Mucus in Bronchiectasis Patients

This video from AffloVest shares that up to one in three people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will also have bronchiectasis. It also explains that lung secretions (mucus) build up in the bronchial ... Read more

October 17, 2017

4 Tips for Taking Care of Caregivers

While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a ... Read more

October 12, 2017

6 Tips for Managing Bronchiectasis

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, there are ways you can help slow down the progression of the disease and improve your quality of life. We’ve put together a list of ... Read more

October 11, 2017

6 Tips for Protecting Your Lungs

We only get one set of lungs so it’s imperative that we look after them. This is even more important with diseases that directly affect the lungs, as it could help slow ... Read more

October 6, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About Bronchiectasis

This video from Dr. Warraich’s Health Channel covers various aspects of the chronic lung disease bronchiectasis. The host of the video, Dr. Warraich, explains that bronchiectasis comes from the Greek words ... Read more

October 5, 2017

How to Live Your Best Life With a Chronic Illness

If you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to slip into a malaise and feel sorry for yourself. This isn’t a helpful state of mind and it potentially means ... Read more

October 4, 2017

#TBT: Caring for a Lung Transplant Patient

What’s it like taking care of someone who’s had a lung transplant? In this video from Gifted Life, 26-year-old Lauren and her mom explain what it’s like looking after someone who ... Read more

October 3, 2017

Explaining How Our Lungs Work to Children

When explaining bronchiectasis to children, it’s helpful to be able to explain how the lungs work. This video from KidsHealth is aimed at young children who have a basic concept of ... Read more

September 28, 2017

Tips for Talking to Your Doctor

This Macmillan Cancer Support video shares some tips on how to get the most out of your doctor’s appointments and hospital visits. MORE: Four common symptoms of chest infections Dr. Davina Deniszczyc explains that before ... Read more

September 27, 2017

What a Doctor Wants People to Know About Chronic Illnesses

Having a chronic illness presents many challenges for patients, not only in terms of managing the symptoms they suffer but also having to deal with people’s preconceived ideas about invisible ... Read more

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