A diet rich in whole grains and nuts but low on red meat and sugary drinks is associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic lung disease, according to the BMJ study. The study analysed data from over 120,000 US patients who took part in biennial health questionnaires throughout the late ’80s and ’90s. PatientsContinue reading “Poor diet ‘a risk factor’ for COPD, suggests study”
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COPD May Be Treatable With a Healthy Diet
A new study has suggested that COPD may be treated with a healthy diet. In the U.S., the term “COPD” usually refers to two main conditions – emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The term COPD is most accurate because most people who suffer from one of these conditions also suffer from the other. Sufferers of COPDContinue reading “COPD May Be Treatable With a Healthy Diet”