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.
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease where the airways in the lungs become scarred and thicken. The disease can affect either one or both lungs and can cause damage in ... Read more
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
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
The American Lung Association (ALA) helps thousands of people manage chronic lung diseases each year. Through education and training, it helps the recently diagnosed come to terms with their condition and discover ... Read more
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition where scarring of the lung tissue makes breathing difficult and leaves patients susceptible to lung infections—but how does bronchiectasis begin? MORE: Find out more about bronchiectasis. ... Read more
If you have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis you may have been prescribed bronchodilators—but what is a bronchodilator and what does it do? MORE: What to expect while living with bronchiectasis. A bronchodilator is ... Read more
There have been many studies on the benefits of exercise for bronchiectasis patients and they all conclude that exercise should be an essential part of treatment for anyone suffering from ... Read more
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
If you suffer from a chronic illness, then it’s highly likely that you’ll experience fatigue from time to time. Fatigue is different than just feeling tired, and generally it’s not ... Read more
Some bronchiectasis patients may suffer from hypoxemia which is when the oxygen level in the blood falls below 90 percent and causes shortness of breath, fatigue and potentially life-threatening damage to ... Read more
