Good nutrition helps keep you healthy. Your weight and the foods you eat relate directly to how much energy you have. But shortness of breath during meals can keep you from getting the nutrition your body needs.

When you have chronic lung disease, it's normal to have good days and bad days. Make sure to take care of yourself emotionally as well as physically. You can take steps to feel more in control of your health and your situation. Read on to learn more.

You probably can't stay away from all irritants all the time. But you'll most likely breathe better if you stay away from the substances that bother you.

Being close to someone with chronic lung disease will likely mean some changes in your life. As your loved one copes with chronic lung disease, you may be asked to be a helper, caregiver, or source of support.

Surgery is a choice for a small number of people with severe COPD. Here's a look at the different choices.

Your COPD treatment plan will likely include several forms of treatment. These are based on your symptoms and the underlying cause of your COPD.

After an ileostomy, it may be harder to digest foods that are high in fiber. Eaten in large amounts, these foods can clump together and cause a blockage. Learn about the signs of a blockage and what to do if you have one.

Read on for step-by-step directions on how to change your ileostomy pouch.

You need to take care of your stoma and the skin around it (peristomal skin). That means keeping the stoma and the skin clean. It also means protecting the skin from moisture and contact with stool. This helps prevent skin problems and odor.

Read on to learn more about the colon, including some helpful diagrams.