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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 — no medical jargon, just helpful info.

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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?

Very good question but the answer is that “it depends…”. The reason ...

I have COPD, the idea of exercise scares me

I have COPD, the idea of exercise scares me

You are not alone, many people diagnosed with COPD withdraw both mentally and physical ...

FEV1, FVC, FEV6, what do these lung function tests mean?

FEV1, FVC, FEV6, what do these lung function tests mean?

Healthcare professionals use various methods to assess lung capacity. Lung function te ...

Don’t let asthma get in the way of your sex life

Don’t let asthma get in the way of your sex life

Asthma might not be what you want to think about when it comes to dating ...

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

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with asthma or have been living with it for y ...

All the Questions I Was Too Afraid to Ask When I Was Diagnosed with COPD

All the Questions I Was Too Afraid to Ask When I Was Diagnosed with COPD

Being diagnosed with COPD can be overwhelming and raise many questions. Sometimes, fea ...

Can we stop COPD-shaming once and for all?

Can we stop COPD-shaming once and for all?

“When I say I have COPD, I am immediately asked if I smoked.” “I w ...

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