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Is COPD A Systemic Disorder?   Most of us think of COPD simply as a lung disorder, and for the most part, it is. And maybe people think that way because COPD is associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. But, there is increasing evidence that COPD is more than just a lung disorder. So much so, in fact, that some experts have suggested renaming it “Chronic Systemic Inflammatory Syndrome.” Here’s what to know:     What is a comorbidity?   A comorbidity is when two diseases co-exist. There’s a variety of diseases that sometimes — but not always — co-exist with...

EMPHYSEMA AND COPD By Joseph Bennington-Castro Medically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD     Emphysema occurs when air sacs of the lungs known as alveoli become damaged and enlarged. Emphysema is one of the two main types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of progressive respiratory diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing difficulties. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHBLI), most people with COPD suffer from both emphysema and chronic bronchitis (1). More than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with emphysema, and more than 11 million have COPD. The disease is most...

5 Ways To Simplify Your Life When You Have A Lung Condition   I don’t know about you all, but life has me running in a million different directions. There is constantly something for me to be doing and when I get behind, I feel completely stressed and overwhelmed. I recognized this the other weekend when I actually was able to go out to do something fun and wasn’t able to get to my duties at home. I instantly regretted taking the time out to enjoy myself. Now, how unhealthy does that sound? I realized at that moment that I...

Your Drunk Aunt Was Right: Hot Toddy, The Cure To The Common Cold.         Chances are, you or someone you know had the bug last year.  And whenever this happens, you try your best to look for an instant cure - particularly otc meds. Instead of wasting your money wandering the aisles of your local pharmacy trying every over the counter remedy you can get your hands on, why not head to your liquor store, grab a nice bottle of whiskey and make a hot toddy instead?   One of the main ways your body is able to...