Breathing Center of Houston

18/08/2025

Living with COPD — or any chronic lung disease for that matter — isn’t always easy to explain. This article shares simple ways to help your friends and family better understand what you’re going through. 🫁

Tips you can use to help others understand what you go through.

15/08/2025

Back to school season is here, and at the Breathing Center of Houston, we think your lungs deserve a fresh start too. Each session is like a class for your breathing—helping you grow stronger, breathe easier, and feel more confident in daily life. 🫁 🍎 🏫

14/08/2025

Patient Spotlight: Dr. Mildred Kendrick

“I am so grateful for the care I have received at The Breathing Center in Sugar Land. Jessica at the front desk was always warm and welcoming, very organized in scheduling my appointments, and also was very easy to get a new one when I needed to. Alyssa made me feel truly heard during my patient-evaluation appointment. Teresa, Alfredo, and Michelle, my therapists, went above and beyond to adjust everything to my size and weight with so much kindness and respect. They made sure I was always comfortable and supported.

The Center is spotless, the team is compassionate, and I always felt safe, valued, and cared for. This experience has meant so much to me. I recommend this facility wholeheartedly.”

11/08/2025

Regular physical activity helps improve lung function, increase energy, and enhance overall quality of life—especially for those with chronic lung diseases. Even gentle movement like walking, stretching, or joining a pulmonary rehab class can make a meaningful difference.

Staying active supports better breathing, stronger muscles, and a healthier heart, helping you maintain independence and feel your best.

This week, choose movement over sitting. Your lungs, body, and mind will thank you.

28/07/2025

Free lung health support group happening soon in Sugar Land! Join us for a morning of connection, education, and fun. We’re talking real tips for preventing flare-ups, plus breakfast, trivia, and resources to help you breathe easier.

24/07/2025

Marine biologists who study sharks often rely on scuba gear and oxygen tanks to stay underwater for long periods of time. But that ability doesn’t come overnight—it takes training, practice, and strong control of breathing.

At the Breathing Center of Houston, our patients also go through a process of building endurance and learning how to use oxygen more efficiently. The goal? To breathe better, live stronger, and rely less on supplemental oxygen—just like David Nelson, who shared:

“I’m feeling hopeful thanks to the Breathing Center of Houston because the therapist’s patience and attention to my breathing issues have allowed me to no longer need to rely on oxygen equipment to maintain a good oxygen level. When I first went to the Breathing Center of Houston, I was unable to walk for 5 minutes. I am now able to walk for 15 minutes and maintain good oxygen levels. I would like to add that observing attention, care, and genuine concern of the therapists to a wide variety of clients is truly awe-inspiring. They are top-notch, providing a great healing environment.”

Whether you’re diving deep or walking farther, oxygen training makes all the difference.

Breathe strong. Train smart.
*HStrong

23/07/2025

Shark Week brings attention to one of the most common fears: sharks. Known as galeophobia, this fear often isn’t just about the animals themselves — it’s about feeling vulnerable or out of control.

That same kind of fear is something many people with chronic lung disease experience daily. Anxiety, depression, and uncertainty about breathing or flare-ups can make everyday life feel overwhelming.

The good news? Both fears are real, but treatable.

Just like people manage shark fears through education, therapy, and calming techniques, those living with lung disease can find relief through pulmonary rehab, mental health support, and breathing strategies that restore a sense of control.

Fear is common — but so is resilience. You’re not alone, and help is available. Let’s face fear together, one breath at a time. 🦈 🫁 🧠 💪

22/07/2025

Similar to a shark attack, a lung flare-up can strike without warning.

If you have COPD or chronic lung disease, there are simple steps you can take to lower your risk.

Know the signs. Stay prepared. Breathe better, live stronger.

22/07/2025

Did you know whale sharks have massive gill surface areas—up to 1,000 square feet—to help them breathe efficiently underwater?

That’s their version of lung power. For humans, lung efficiency isn’t about size—it’s about function.

At the Breathing Center of Houston, we help people with chronic lung disease train their lungs to work smarter, not harder, through customized pulmonary rehab programs.

Whether you’re a 20-ton shark or just trying to get up the stairs without losing your breath, every breath counts.

21/07/2025

DID YOU KNOW? 🫁 🦈

Most sharks have to keep moving to survive — it’s how they push water over their gills to breathe. If they stop, they can’t get the oxygen they need.

Humans don’t have gills, but for those with chronic lung disease, movement is just as important.

Pulmonary rehab helps keep your lungs working, improves oxygen flow, and makes breathing easier one step at a time.

Keep moving. Keep breathing.

17/07/2025

Meet Nancy Vesey.

Last year, Nancy was in and out of the emergency room—six times. Three of those visits turned into hospital stays.

She was struggling to breathe and battling advanced COPD. Her quality of life had taken a serious hit.

But then her doctor recommended pulmonary rehab at the Breathing Center of Houston.

“I noticed a difference within a few weeks,” Nancy says. Now, six months later?
“I notice a BIG, BIG difference.”

No ER visits this year. No hospitalizations.
And most importantly, Nancy feels like herself again.

Hope is breathing easier. 🫁

14/07/2025

Did you know some houseplants can help improve your indoor air quality and support better lung health? Certain plants naturally filter toxins and add moisture to the air, creating a healthier environment for those with chronic lung conditions.

Take a look at this article below from Everyday Health to see which houseplants are best for your breathing space!

Houseplants can help filter the air and give your mental health a boost. Learn more about the benefits of seven popular plants, plus tips on how to start caring for your own plants.