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
The month of March is National Women’s History Month, first recognized in 1981 as “Women’s History Week” beginning the week of March 7. Between 1988 and 1994, there were a ... 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
A recent study has found that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients who also suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis are more likely to develop bronchiectasis. In addition, those who suffered from ... Read more
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
Lungs are an essential part of the respiratory system that allow our bodies to receive oxygen. This is our most important ability, since every cell requires oxygen to function. We ... Read more
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 how lung secretions (mucus) builds up in the bronchial ... Read more
People often ignore health issues, attributing symptoms to growing older or being out of shape. It can be easy to ignore what seem like fairly harmless symptoms, not knowing that ... Read more
