Danielle Chase

Is emphysema cancer? This is a common question, and it's important to clarify right from the start – no, emphysema is not cancer. Emphysema and lung cancer are two distinct conditions, though they share some common risk factors and can sometimes exist together.  In this article, we'll

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be challenging, especially when dealing with annoying and uncomfortable symptoms like wheezing. Understanding what causes wheezing in COPD is crucial for effective management and improving quality of life.  This comprehensive guide will explore the reasons behind COPD wheezing and provide insights into

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If you or someone in your family has asthma or a lung condition like COPD, chances are you’ve heard about both inhalers and nebulizers. They’re the two most common tools for getting breathing medications straight to the lungs, but they work in very different ways. So how do

Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that causes the airways to become permanently widened, leading to mucus build-up and recurrent infections. Managing bronchiectasis effectively involves regular airway clearance to help remove mucus and prevent complications. This article explores the best airway clearance techniques for bronchiectasis, the benefits they offer, and the

Whether you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or a loved one does, it’s always nice to have gift ideas in mind for birthdays, holidays, or just because. Living with COPD can be challenging on its own, so keeping some of these gifts for COPD patients in mind can

When it comes to choosing a nebulizer for your respiratory needs, you might be considering the Airial Nebulizer Machine by Drive DeVilbiss. While it offers some attractive features, there's another option that offers more in terms of portability, performance, and overall value – the TruNeb™ Portable Nebulizer. Let'

If you're in the market for a reliable nebulizer, you might have come across the Roscoe nebulizer. There are several available models (including pediatrics options) that all essentially function the same.  While the Roscoe medical nebulizer offers some attractive features, there's another option that outshines it

RSV and pneumonia are both respiratory illnesses that can make anyone very ill. Even though they both have some similarities, there are distinct differences in terms of causes, symptoms, and who is at risk most.  Understanding the difference between RSV and pneumonia can help you recognize when you might have