What is COPD?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term to explain many progressive lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is a gradual disease associated with the lungs and their effectiveness.

COPD is when a patient has a hard time breathing, and feels breathless a lot. COPD is caused from smoking (though it can occur in non-smokers), and is where there is damage to the lungs, causing feelings of shortness of breath.

What Are Salt Lamps and Where Did They Come From?

Salt deposits were found in Pakistan, near the Himalayas. From there when the ocean dried up, it left behind a large mineral rich salt deposit. Where the deposit was located was protected from civilization’s contamination and pollution.