Light to moderate exercise can help improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms and mood. A physical therapist can tailor a plan that feels safe and sustainable. Start slowly, aim ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 12-month, home-based exercise program improved exercise capacity and patient-perceived fitness in adults with ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic ...

Patients with COPD who did a post-PR exercise program performed better in sit-to-stand and physical activity tests, but no effect was seen in HRQoL or COPD symptoms. Doing a community-based physical ...

If youre living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the best ways to help manage shortness of breath and improve your quality of life is to do breathing exercises. People with ...

COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – refers to a group of lung diseases that cause damage to the airways and air sacs in the lungs. The damage can’t be reversed, so treatment includes ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – which includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma – has become the fourth-leading cause of death and is one of the only major chronic diseases that has ...