... How are you managing them? Share your ideas in the comments below, or start a new conversation on MyCOPDTeam. ...
... There are numerous ways that you can set yourself up for success to ensure you are taking your medications as intended. There are a few phone apps that you can install and input your medication schedule, and a reminder on your phone will go off when it is time for each medication. ...
How to Manage Your COPD Like a Respiratory Therapist – Part 2
... There are numerous ways that you can set yourself up for success to ensure you are taking your medications as intended. There are a few phone apps that you can install and input your medication schedule, and a reminder on your phone will go off when it is time for each medication. ...
... You may even make a few friends in the process - which improves mental health.Benefits of pulmonary rehab: Learn how to function better in day to day life Increased exercise tolerance Reduced symptoms Anxiety and depression management Reduced occurrence of exacerbations Diet and exercise plan tailored to your specific needs Meet like-minded COPD patients ...
How to Manage Your COPD Like a Respiratory Therapist – Part 1
... You may even make a few friends in the process - which improves mental health.Benefits of pulmonary rehab: Learn how to function better in day to day life Increased exercise tolerance Reduced symptoms Anxiety and depression management Reduced occurrence of exacerbations Diet and exercise plan tailored to your specific needs Meet like-minded COPD patients ...
... It’s an illness, but with proper treatment I can have a good long life with it. How has it impacted my life? At first it impacted my lifestyle a lot and my relationships, but now hardly at all. It’s surprising what the right knowledge will do. I'm glad that I had to search for the information that I now use every day. ...
Member Spotlight: What Knowledge Can Do
... It’s an illness, but with proper treatment I can have a good long life with it. How has it impacted my life? At first it impacted my lifestyle a lot and my relationships, but now hardly at all. It’s surprising what the right knowledge will do. I'm glad that I had to search for the information that I now use every day. ...
... This simple lung function test measures how much air you can forcefully exhale in one second and helps determine the stage of COPD.Although COPD is a progressive lung disease, early recognition of worsening symptoms and proactive management can help you lead a fulfilling life. ...
8 Signs Your COPD May Be Worsening
... This simple lung function test measures how much air you can forcefully exhale in one second and helps determine the stage of COPD.Although COPD is a progressive lung disease, early recognition of worsening symptoms and proactive management can help you lead a fulfilling life. ...
... In this video, respiratory therapist Alex Grichuhin from the Home Rehab Network discusses pursed lip breathing techniques that make it easier to catch your breath after exercise or any other situation where you are short of breath.The video will show those with COPD or other pulmonary conditions how to make sure each breath counts. ...
Video: Pursed Lip Breathing How-Tos
... In this video, respiratory therapist Alex Grichuhin from the Home Rehab Network discusses pursed lip breathing techniques that make it easier to catch your breath after exercise or any other situation where you are short of breath.The video will show those with COPD or other pulmonary conditions how to make sure each breath counts. ...
... your COPD journey in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page. ...
... It will be fun.Take your time... Everyone's situation is different and not all of these apply to each person. Tell us: What advice about COPD do YOU wish people would stop telling you? ...
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