Category Archive: Emphysema

Jun
23

How POWERbreathe has helped me with Emphysema and my cycling

My name is Ben Hund and I was diagnosed with Alpha 1 induced emphysema and COPD, 3 years ago. What a nice wake up call! Fast forward to today and I finally feel like I have come to terms with this disease mentally and physically. A little background is in order. I have always been …

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Jun
23

Emphysema – what it is and what causes it

When it comes to Emphysema not everyone is clear as to what it actually is and what causes it. Emphysema is a progressive lung disease that results in shortness of breath which in turn reduces your overall capacity for physical activity. Emphysema is caused by damage that occurs to the small air sacs and small …

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