Should I get tested for Lung Cancer? Lung Cancer screening April 20, 2024Smoking is a common risk factor for developing COPD and it also greatly increases the chances of lung cancer. Nine out of 10 lung cancers are associated with smoking. The...
The Top 7 Summer Tips for COPD Patients April 5, 2024As the summer sun beats down and temperatures soar, individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) face unique challenges in managing their condition. But fear not! with careful planning and proactive...
Looking for a Light? The CDC Is Lighting Up a New Smoking Cessation Initiative February 21, 2024Ever wish you could ditch cigarettes for good? 2 out of 3 people who smoke WANT to quit! But the withdrawal makes it challenging to break this habit. Well, here’s...
Breathing Tips to Reduce Anxiety You Can Try Today July 19, 2022Anxiety is a part of the body’s natural response to stress. The “fight-or-flight” instinct kicks in during any real or perceived physical or mental threat. A frequent symptom of increased...
COPD: 5 Myths & Misconceptions July 7, 2022Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with COPD, it is important to understand what myths you may have heard and to learn the reality about COPD so...
Deep Breathing for Beginners June 21, 2022Deep breathing is simply a way to breathe with more intention. Deep breathing allows you to have a greater volume of air, and it allows for a breathing that’s at...
These are the Top Breathing Strategies for COPD May 31, 2022To combat breathlessness and the anxiety that can come with it, people with COPD have a number of strategies they can practice.
Do You Have COPD & Smoke? 6 Tips to Stop May 11, 2022Although two out of three people who smoke want to quit, the physical and emotional addiction makes it difficult. Quitting can be tough, so here are tips that can help.
PEP Buddy’s Co-Founder Explains Why COPD Patients Don’t Have to Live With Breathlessness January 4, 2022PEP Buddy’s Co-Founder, Ralph J. Panos, MD, explains how people with COPD don’t have to live with breathlessness anymore.
PEP Buddy’s Co-Founder Shares the Inspiration for the Brand January 4, 2022 Muhammad Ahsan Zafar, MD, MS-CTR, co-founder of PEP Buddy, shares the story of PEP Buddy and how the benefits go beyond its use in COPD or lung diseases.