Upon the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) there are numerous lifestyle changes that are in order to live a healthy life, and one of the hardest lifestyle adjustments for patients is changing how and what they eat.

COPD patients can require up to 10 times more calories than a non-COPD patient to complete daily functions, but patients with COPD have to be extremely cautious with what they eat as it can greatly affect their felt symptoms and well being.

One of the most frequent symptoms that patients experience with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is breathlessness, and an influx of this symptom alone can really complicate your day.

Breathlessness can be caused due to air pollution, abrupt weather change, stress and excitement, and even pet dander.

Many of the causes for breathlessness are simply out of your control, however, that doesn't mean you need to be confined to the safe haven that is your home.

Showering, getting dressed, and completing the daily load of laundry are basic morning routines, however, if you are a patient who suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) then these basic activities can leave you gasping for breath and at a loss of energy.

Breathlessness is one of the most common side effects and often drains you of energy, thus leaving you tired throughout the day making other plans extremely difficult to follow through with.

Are you sick and tired of getting your day started only to be drained physically shortly after?

If so, like many patients, there are a few minor adjustments to showering, getting dressed, and doing laundry that will preserve energy and make these routines incredibly easier.

All you have to do aside from applying these into your life is continue reading.

This is another edition of our portable oxygen concentrator comparisons. We strive to educate you on every machine that you are considering, this way you can feel 100% comfortable and confident in the purchase you make.

Today we will be comparing one of the longest produced concentrators on the market, the Respironics SimplyGo with one of the most customizable and industry leading concentrators, the SeQual eQuinox.

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. A serious illness, it can affect people of any age, but is known to be especially dangerous in people who are older than 65, very young children, and in those who suffer from underlying medical conditions.

While it's most common in the winter months, it can occur during other times of the year. It can also occur if you smoke.

Community-acquired pneumonia, or CAP, is a type of pneumonia that develops in patients in the community instead of in a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility.

There are about four million cases of CAP every year in the United States. Of these, around 20 percent will need hospitalization.

The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other chronic lung diseases, has required you to need the help of supplemental oxygen to complete basic daily functions.

This should not be seen as a negative, but as a positive reinforcement that will help you live the highest quality of life possible with COPD.

To further add to our portable oxygen concentrator battle, today we will be comparing the Inogen One G3 portable oxygen concentrator against the AirSep FreeStyle 5 so you can better assess which concentrator is a more appropriate choice for your specific needs.