... This article was written by MyCOPDTeam member Val as part of the Member Spotlight series. Val was a nurse for 20 years and believes in practicing random acts of kindness.Do you want to be a part of the MyCOPDTeam Member Spotlight Series?Let us know here: support@MyCOPDTeam.com ...
Member Spotlight: How Val Lives with COPD, Epilepsy, and Deafness
... This article was written by MyCOPDTeam member Val as part of the Member Spotlight series. Val was a nurse for 20 years and believes in practicing random acts of kindness.Do you want to be a part of the MyCOPDTeam Member Spotlight Series?Let us know here: support@MyCOPDTeam.com ...
... Your friends and family may not be used to you saying no or establishing limits for when and how you are available to them. They may expect you to have the same energy you had before you developed COPD and symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, or pain. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With COPD Easier
... Your friends and family may not be used to you saying no or establishing limits for when and how you are available to them. They may expect you to have the same energy you had before you developed COPD and symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, or pain. ...
... How do you deal with insomnia and sleep issues that keep you awake at night? ...
... In this video, respiratory therapist Alex Grichuhin from the Home Rehab Network discusses how to breathe well while walking.This video will help those with COPD get the most out of walking by breathing correctly. Do you have any questions for Alex about COPD, breathing, and walking? Post them in the comments below. ...
Video: Breathing and Walking With COPD
... In this video, respiratory therapist Alex Grichuhin from the Home Rehab Network discusses how to breathe well while walking.This video will help those with COPD get the most out of walking by breathing correctly. Do you have any questions for Alex about COPD, breathing, and walking? Post them in the comments below. ...
... If itching persists, however, you may be having an allergic reaction and should contact your doctor.A MyCOPDTeam member wrote, “I recently was using nicotine patches to try and quit smoking but started getting an allergic reaction to them. The severe itching and redness lasted long after I took the patch off.”6. ...
COPD With Itchy Skin and Rash: 6 Potential Causes
... If itching persists, however, you may be having an allergic reaction and should contact your doctor.A MyCOPDTeam member wrote, “I recently was using nicotine patches to try and quit smoking but started getting an allergic reaction to them. The severe itching and redness lasted long after I took the patch off.”6. ...
... 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. ...
... Raising awareness about COPD is important so your friends, family, and acquaintances can better understand how to support you.Start by Raising Your Own AwarenessBefore you can create public awareness by sharing information with others, it’s a good idea to understand the specifics about COPD. ...
COPD Awareness: How To Get Involved
... Raising awareness about COPD is important so your friends, family, and acquaintances can better understand how to support you.Start by Raising Your Own AwarenessBefore you can create public awareness by sharing information with others, it’s a good idea to understand the specifics about COPD. ...
... How are you managing them? Share your ideas in the comments below, or start a new conversation on MyCOPDTeam. ...
... If a friend or family member tries to make you feel guilty for setting your boundaries, gently remind them that COPD doesn't take the holidays off, as much as you wish it did. Be Flexible Instead of saying "no," say "yes" to something else. If a family tradition no longer works for you since you developed COPD, it may be time to suggest an update. ...
How to Enjoy the Holidays Despite COPD
... If a friend or family member tries to make you feel guilty for setting your boundaries, gently remind them that COPD doesn't take the holidays off, as much as you wish it did. Be Flexible Instead of saying "no," say "yes" to something else. If a family tradition no longer works for you since you developed COPD, it may be time to suggest an update. ...
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