7 Tips to Gain Weight with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or better known as COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer. This chronic respiratory disease attacks a person’s ability to breathe due to swelling and blockage of their air ways with thick and sticky mucus causing the main symptom of COPD, shortness of breath (dyspnea). But, with the use of supplemental oxygen treatments, respiratory therapy, exercise and proper diet patients can live an enjoyable life doing things that provide them with utmost pleasure.

Eating a healthy-COPD-friendly-diet is one of the most important adjustments you can make after …read more