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‘I was only going to live 15 months’: How an 'invasive' surgery saved this woman’s life
“If I didn’t do anything, I was only going to live 15 months, which I was not going to take as an answer,” says lung cancer survivor Heather Von St. James.
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'Am I going to die?': How one man used his COPD diagnosis to change his life
The glass shop owner’s doctor told him he would to learn how to live with his disease, and that included making some big changes.
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5 health hazards in the workplace you’re probably overlooking
There are plenty of potential problems for people living with COPD or other lung diseases, even if they are in a traditional office-based environment. Here's how to stay protected.
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He was a rookie firefighter on 9/11. Now he's fighting for other first responders' well-being.
“We’re at the tip of the iceberg, and it’s about to get worse for a lot of us," Rob Serra tells Yahoo Life.
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The dangerous health risks that house cleaners, hairstylists and other service industry workers are exposed to every day
When you think of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you probably picture smokers. While it’s true that smoking is a leading cause, another huge culprit is your job.
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A popular hair-straightening treatment forced this stylist to 'make the difficult decision' between her health and career
“I found myself sobbing at the doctor's office and that's the day she told me what I didn't want to hear," says hairstylist Jennifer Arce.
Yahoo LifeMore than 7 million women in the U.S. have this deadly disease. Here's how it affects their physical and mental health.
The sobering truth is that the number of deaths among women from COPD has increased four-fold over the past three decades. Here’s what women need to know to protect themselves.
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Construction workers face 'frightening health threat.' Here's how they can stay safe
Almost a fifth of COPD among construction workers is due to on-the-job exposure to vapors, gases, dusts and fumes, according to research from Duke University.
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Quarantined with a chronic illness during the coronavirus crisis: How 'high risk' groups can manage their health
Having multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes or COPD in the age of the coronavirus can be life-altering. Here is advice from doctors on what these patients should do to lower their risks.
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This immune-boosting smoothie recipe is perfect for fighting seasonal allergies
While nothing beats consistent treatment guided by an allergist, a delicious smoothie could be part of your allergy-busting arsenal.
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The 'most important thing' you can do for healthy lungs
Have difficulty breathing normally? Here are three things, challenging but worth it, you can do to improve your lung health.
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3 no-equipment exercises you can do at home
No gym membership? No problem. Try these three simple exercises at home to help you stay fit and breathe easy.
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Leonard Nimoy's daughter describes her father's health mission: 'I'll be your honorary grandfather if you quit'
Leonard Nimoy's daughter shares memories of her beloved late father and the lung disease that took his life.
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One man on life with lung disease: It's like trying to breathe through a 'straw' while 'walking up stairs'
Wendell Betts doesn't let his lung disease stop him. “On the other side of every obstacle is your next victory,” he says.
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This man struggled to quit smoking until a serious health diagnosis changed everything
Michael Foley started smoking at 25 years old and spent decades unable to quit — until he got a serious wake-up call.
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Why I'm 'Coming Out' About My Disability
Holly Sortland explains why using mobility aids and equipment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is helping her enjoy a better quality of life, but it requires she be more open about her condition.
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It took this man 9 years to get his lung disease diagnosed
Ken Benson says he complained to several doctors about having shortness of breath for nine years — and not much was done about it. “I kept switching doctors, hoping to find an answer,” he says.
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The surprising health benefits of salt therapy
Would you sit in a room made of salt to breathe easier? Turns out, salt has anti-inflammatory properties that may help several health conditions.
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3 easy outdoor exercises even allergy sufferers can do
Fitness experts Chris and Heidi Powell offer up a few simple exercises that won't leave people with allergies and other lung issues wheezing.
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Former firefighter blamed his chronic cough on smoking and other bad habits, but it was something more serious
David Rich, who has been smoking since he was 13 years old, says his doctor attributed his COPD to his smoking and other bad habits he did over the years.
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He did ‘all the wrong things in life’: But after a COPD diagnosis this triathlete is rewriting his destiny
Russell Winwood was diagnosed with asthma at 10 years old and then had a stroke at age 36, which he says was his "wakeup call." The former smoker also has COPD, but he's not letting that stop him from running triathlons.
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'If you can’t breathe, nothing else matters': One woman’s asthma turned out to be something more serious
Midge Webb first noticed something was off with her health when she started having shortness of breath during her job as a nurse.
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Why a first responder with COPD won’t stop moving: ‘I don’t want to die on the day I did nothing’
“COPD is not something you can screw around with. It’s debilitating,” says first responder Eddy Weiss.
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Why allergy season can be crippling for people with lung issues
The spring and fall can be tough for anyone with seasonal allergies, but it can be "doubly difficult" for those with underlying lung conditions like asthma and COPD.
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Dr. Oz on the serious health condition that makes breathing 'a real challenge'
There are more than 12 million Americans who have COPD, according to Dr. Oz. But “many don’t realize it so they’re not getting the attention that can save their lives,” he says.
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How one woman, told she could die within 5 years, is beating the odds 20 years later
An avid hiker and swimmer, Valerie Chang has always led an active lifestyle. But she noticed something was wrong when she started to have trouble keeping up with her children and less-active friends on a hike.