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You shouldn’t need a PhD to understand your body! Learning about your respiratory condition helps you take control of your health and advocate for yourself or loved ones. Explore our easy-to-read articles on asthma, COPD, and more!

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How COPD affects mental health
How COPD affects mental health
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a condition that impacts not only your ...
Mild, moderate and severe asthma... which one do I have?
Mild, moderate and severe asthma... which one do I have?
Once your asthma diagnosis is confirmed, your healthcare provider can assess the sever ...
Skeptical about the idea of 'symptom-free living' when you have asthma?
Skeptical about the idea of 'symptom-free living' when you have asthma?
Did you know that the goal of asthma treatment is to achieve asthma control? This mean ...
How to talk about asthma with your child
How to talk about asthma with your child
Explaining asthma to your child can be a challenge, but it is important for helping th ...
The emotional roller coaster that comes with a new asthma diagnosis
The emotional roller coaster that comes with a new asthma diagnosis
Receiving an asthma diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience that stirs up a range ...
Things I wish my provider had told me about living with COPD
Things I wish my provider had told me about living with COPD
Living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can be challenging, and there ...
All the questions I was too scared to ask when I got my asthma diagnosis
All the questions I was too scared to ask when I got my asthma diagnosis
Getting an asthma diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to have many quest ...
How asthma affects mental health
How asthma affects mental health
Asthma isn’t just a physical condition; it also impacts mental well-being. Many people ...
COPD – a treatable condition
COPD – a treatable condition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease without a cure, but that doe ...
I just got an inhaler, how long before I start seeing an improvement? 
I just got an inhaler, how long before I start seeing an improvement? 
That’s a great question! The answer depends on several factors, especially the type of ...
I have COPD, and the thought of exercise scares me
I have COPD, and the thought of exercise scares me
Feeling worried about exercising when you have COPD is common. Many people with this d ...
FEV1, FVC, FEV6 – What do all these lung function values mean?
FEV1, FVC, FEV6 – What do all these lung function values mean?
Understanding your lung function values can give you better insight into your health. ...