MyCOPDTeam has partnered with the Home Rehab Network to bring you videos filled with helpful tips...
Video: Cooking for COPD
MyCOPDTeam has partnered with the Home Rehab Network to bring you videos filled with helpful tips...
... “I took a long time getting used to the CPAP, but now it’s my best friend. My respiratory therapist suggested I use it whenever I get really sleepy,” they said. “I used to get so sleepy at 7 p.m. Now I lie down with my CPAP on at about 4 p.m. and rest or nap for about an hour. ...
Can COPD Cause Fatigue? Its Impact on Daily Life
... “I took a long time getting used to the CPAP, but now it’s my best friend. My respiratory therapist suggested I use it whenever I get really sleepy,” they said. “I used to get so sleepy at 7 p.m. Now I lie down with my CPAP on at about 4 p.m. and rest or nap for about an hour. ...
If you've ever felt depression related to COPD, you're not alone. Many members of MyCOPDTeam expe...
Depression and COPD
If you've ever felt depression related to COPD, you're not alone. Many members of MyCOPDTeam expe...
... If I have a bad day, I don't have to stand there cooking, I just put them in the microwave,” explained one member. Those who watch their diets say it helped them feel better, manage their weight, and control COPD symptoms. ...
Diet and COPD
... If I have a bad day, I don't have to stand there cooking, I just put them in the microwave,” explained one member. Those who watch their diets say it helped them feel better, manage their weight, and control COPD symptoms. ...
... Many members of MyCOPDTeam have bouts with a respiratory infection, which can result in hospitalization and a long recovery. “I spent four days in intensive care and close to six months recovering,” said one member, echoing the experiences of others. “Pneumonia made my lungs worse and I have chest infections every month now,” wrote another. ...
Pneumonia and COPD
... Many members of MyCOPDTeam have bouts with a respiratory infection, which can result in hospitalization and a long recovery. “I spent four days in intensive care and close to six months recovering,” said one member, echoing the experiences of others. “Pneumonia made my lungs worse and I have chest infections every month now,” wrote another. ...
... If your symptoms flare often, your doctor may recommend inhaled steroids to help manage your condition and improve your quality of life.To treat COPD, inhaled corticosteroids may be given in combination with long-acting beta agonists or anticholinergics. Treatment with inhaled steroids alone isn’t recommended for people with COPD. ...
Inhalers and COPD: How To Choose and What To Know
... If your symptoms flare often, your doctor may recommend inhaled steroids to help manage your condition and improve your quality of life.To treat COPD, inhaled corticosteroids may be given in combination with long-acting beta agonists or anticholinergics. Treatment with inhaled steroids alone isn’t recommended for people with COPD. ...
... Remember, never leave oxygen tanks in a car or trunk, especially in hot weather, as this can be dangerous.Traveling by TrainOxygen equipment can be taken on the train at no extra charge. Just be sure that your equipment meets the train company’s requirements. ...
Traveling With COPD: What You Should Know
... Remember, never leave oxygen tanks in a car or trunk, especially in hot weather, as this can be dangerous.Traveling by TrainOxygen equipment can be taken on the train at no extra charge. Just be sure that your equipment meets the train company’s requirements. ...
... To be considered, you must: Be at high risk of dying from COPD or its complications within a few years Have stopped smoking for a long time Have no other serious medical conditions Be physically and emotionally ready for significant rehabilitation A transplant is always high risk because your body could reject the new organ. ...
COPD and Surgery: Safety, Reducing Costs, and More
... To be considered, you must: Be at high risk of dying from COPD or its complications within a few years Have stopped smoking for a long time Have no other serious medical conditions Be physically and emotionally ready for significant rehabilitation A transplant is always high risk because your body could reject the new organ. ...
It’s not easy to quit smoking, even after a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) diagno...
COPD and Quitting Smoking
It’s not easy to quit smoking, even after a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) diagno...
... How long will it take for me to feel better? Does anyone else worry about losing your independence? Do you feel very tired after eating? I've changed my diet and I still get so tired. Can you relate? Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyCOPDTeam today and start the conversation. ...
Lifestyle Changes and COPD
... How long will it take for me to feel better? Does anyone else worry about losing your independence? Do you feel very tired after eating? I've changed my diet and I still get so tired. Can you relate? Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyCOPDTeam today and start the conversation. ...