Mark Courtney, RRT, has been a respiratory therapist for over four decades. He worked with hospitalized patients with lung cancer for 25 years and now serves as a manager at the HelpLine for the ...

Why Breath Controls the Panic Switch Anxiety is not a thought problem. It is a body problem that thoughts make worse. When ...

I will never forget the first time I went out for a run with a mask on. I made it less than a mile before I was out of breath and I had to turn around to walk home. It was clear that my lung capacity ...

One of the ways to manage your respiratory health and improve lung capacity is performing breathing exercises. Here are some ...

That familiar tightness in your chest. The wheeze that seems to announce itself at the most inconvenient moments. The inhaler you clutch like a lifeline. Living with asthma can feel like your lungs ...

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study ...

Struggling with long COVID symptoms? New research confirms that pulmonary rehabilitation can restore lung function, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life—especially with targeted exercises over ...

When you think of lung cancer treatment, what comes to mind—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery? While these can be crucial, there's another powerful tool that's often overlooked: exercise. Our recent ...

E-cigarette users with obesity show higher ventilatory demands and breathlessness during exercise, indicating potential ...

CF is a chronic genetic condition that affects your lungs, digestive system, and other organs. At-home exercise can be an excellent way to manage your symptoms and improve your overall well-being.