Category: Lung Health

Cropped shot of an unrecognisable senior woman practising yoga indoors

March 23, 2022

Don’t Stop Moving Because You Have COPD

Exercising with supplemental oxygen is important but may require some flexibility and creativity.

COPD, Lung Health, Pulmonology

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Senior woman inhaling through oxygen mask at home

March 21, 2022

Your Doctor Has Prescribed Supplemental Oxygen—Now What?

If you have COPD, you might have questions about living with an oxygen tank or concentrator.

COPD, Lung Health, Pulmonology

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Young girl using pink asthma inhaler

February 4, 2022

What to Do When Your Child Has Asthma

Work with your doctor to develop an asthma action plan to reduce risks and handle flare-ups.

Asthma, Children's Health

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Lung transplant recipient and UNC patient Scott Johnson

August 3, 2021

Lung Transplant Recipient Goes ‘Double or Nothing’ in Ocean Paddleb...

Nearly 20 years after transplant, Scott Johnson is still pursuing intense athletic challenges.

Lung Health, Transplants

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Man sleeping in his bed and snoring loudly

April 8, 2021

Snoring vs. Sleep Apnea – Is There a Difference?

Sleep apnea can be a health hazard. Ask yourself these questions to find out how to tell the difference between the two.

Lung Health, Sleep

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An elderly man clutches chest with breathing problems

November 30, 2020

Pleural Effusion: A Common Cause of Shortness of Breath

Pleural effusion, and its underlying conditions, can be serious if untreated.

Lung Health

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mother helps young child use a nebulizer machine

August 7, 2020

Staying Healthy and Living Longer with Cystic Fibrosis

Treatment has improved for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes many health problems.

Cystic Fibrosis

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