While exercise is beneficial when you have bronchiectasis, it can be hard to get started. Find out what experts recommend to ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Light to moderate exercise can help improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms and mood. A physical therapist can tailor a plan that feels safe and sustainable. Start slowly, aim ...

For those pursuing active lifestyles, cardiovascular fitness typically dominates the conversation. Yet the specific health and function of the lungs themselves often receive less attention, despite ...

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 ...

You may feel discomfort in your lungs when you exercise in cold temperatures – it is a common occurrence for people with and without asthma or other breathing issues. Chest pain and a burning ...