With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a look back at 2017. It’s been a year full of ups and downs, and while ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
