Lisa Burkhart

How Pulmonary Rehab can Help

How Pulmonary Rehab can Help

Living with chronic lung disease—especially COPD—can sometimes feel overwhelming. Shortness of breath, fatigue, and uncertainty about symptoms can make everyday life harder than it should be. That’s why pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the most important tools...

New Year’s Resolutions for COPD Patients

New Year’s Resolutions for COPD Patients

The New Year often brings a wave of resolutions focused on dramatic change—new diets, intense workout plans, or total lifestyle overhauls. For people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), those kinds of resolutions can feel unrealistic,...

Monitoring Indoor Air Pollution

Monitoring Indoor Air Pollution

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and fatigue—especially during or after exposure to lung irritants. There is no cure...