... 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 ...
... a pill organizer, which will help you separate your medications by day.You should also be aware of any new medications being prescribed and speak to your doctor to make sure that they won’t conflict with any current medications or your COPD.ConclusionNow that you have knowledge on what it takes to manage your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease like ...
How to Manage Your COPD Like a Respiratory Therapist – Part 2
... a pill organizer, which will help you separate your medications by day.You should also be aware of any new medications being prescribed and speak to your doctor to make sure that they won’t conflict with any current medications or your COPD.ConclusionNow that you have knowledge on what it takes to manage your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease like ...
... 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 ...
Getting a COPD diagnosis can be a long and bumpy road for some people. We surveyed MyCOPDTeam mem...
... 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. ...
... You can also check out these graphics and other resources from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.To ensure your messages on social media reach as many people as possible, consider using an appropriate COPD-related hashtag, like #COPDAwareness, #BreatheBetter, or #COPDMonth. ...
COPD Awareness: How To Get Involved
... You can also check out these graphics and other resources from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.To ensure your messages on social media reach as many people as possible, consider using an appropriate COPD-related hashtag, like #COPDAwareness, #BreatheBetter, or #COPDMonth. ...
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