... . • I want to get back to exercising to try and build up my strength again. My problem is... • I also enjoy sewing, painting on canvas, and doing puzzles of all sorts. If you haven't done "brain games" online, it's fun and stimulates the brain. Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyCOPDTeam today and start the conversation. ...
Staying Active and COPD
... . • I want to get back to exercising to try and build up my strength again. My problem is... • I also enjoy sewing, painting on canvas, and doing puzzles of all sorts. If you haven't done "brain games" online, it's fun and stimulates the brain. Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyCOPDTeam today and start the conversation. ...
... I don’t get down on myself if I don’t accomplish all that I want. I’m reaching a point where I am not obsessing over this disease. I remind myself that I could have something worse. Keep moving forward."• "The spring is never my friend and it has not gotten any better. But what I have learned is patience and the art of calming myself down. ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... I don’t get down on myself if I don’t accomplish all that I want. I’m reaching a point where I am not obsessing over this disease. I remind myself that I could have something worse. Keep moving forward."• "The spring is never my friend and it has not gotten any better. But what I have learned is patience and the art of calming myself down. ...
... 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
... 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. ...
... order, and many people revisit some or all of the stages over and over after diagnosis and during flares.Anger sets in when we acknowledge what we’ve lost – suddenly there are new realities because of COPD: missing work or not being able to work anymore, worrying about medication and inhaler schedules, running to endless doctor’s appointments, and losing ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With COPD
... order, and many people revisit some or all of the stages over and over after diagnosis and during flares.Anger sets in when we acknowledge what we’ve lost – suddenly there are new realities because of COPD: missing work or not being able to work anymore, worrying about medication and inhaler schedules, running to endless doctor’s appointments, and losing ...
... Keep oxygen tanks or concentrators at least five to 10 feet away from open flames, heat, and things that can spark, like cigarettes, vapes, fireplaces, gas stoves, space heaters, and hair dryers.You also want to keep materials that are easily flammable away, such as cleaning materials or oil-based products (like petroleum jelly).One MyCOPDTeam member ...
Oxygen Therapy for COPD: When It’s Needed and How It Works
... Keep oxygen tanks or concentrators at least five to 10 feet away from open flames, heat, and things that can spark, like cigarettes, vapes, fireplaces, gas stoves, space heaters, and hair dryers.You also want to keep materials that are easily flammable away, such as cleaning materials or oil-based products (like petroleum jelly).One MyCOPDTeam member ...
... “I keep losing weight unless I really overeat,” said a MyCOPDTeam member.Reduced energy levels and the increased effort required to breathe may lead to less appetite and unintentional weight loss. People with chronic coughing may have trouble chewing or swallowing their food, limiting how much they take in and possibly causing malnutrition. ...
8 Signs Your COPD May Be Worsening
... “I keep losing weight unless I really overeat,” said a MyCOPDTeam member.Reduced energy levels and the increased effort required to breathe may lead to less appetite and unintentional weight loss. People with chronic coughing may have trouble chewing or swallowing their food, limiting how much they take in and possibly causing malnutrition. ...
... Christine is a cancer survivor and likes to volunteer at her church.Do you want to be a part of the MyCOPDTeam Member Spotlight Series?Let us know here: support@MyCOPDTeam.com ...
Member Spotlight: Community Support
... Christine is a cancer survivor and likes to volunteer at her church.Do you want to be a part of the MyCOPDTeam Member Spotlight Series?Let us know here: support@MyCOPDTeam.com ...
... What are some vegetables and fruits currently in season that you might want to try? Would you make this recipe or what would you change to fit your diet? Comment below. ...
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
... What are some vegetables and fruits currently in season that you might want to try? Would you make this recipe or what would you change to fit your diet? Comment below. ...
... Many people with emphysema lose weight despite this lack of physical activity because they’re losing useful muscle mass.A lack of appetite can also be part of another symptom of emphysema — depression. Depression and anxiety are incredibly common among people with emphysema. ...
Emphysema — An Overview
... Many people with emphysema lose weight despite this lack of physical activity because they’re losing useful muscle mass.A lack of appetite can also be part of another symptom of emphysema — depression. Depression and anxiety are incredibly common among people with emphysema. ...
... In chronic bronchitis, inflammation and mucus block the small airways in the lungs. Wheezing occurs when airflow is forced in and out through airways that are partly blocked. Wheezing is often a clue to a COPD diagnosis. When Wheezing Gets WorseWheezing sounds may vary depending on the stage of COPD. ...
6 COPD Lung Sounds To Listen For
... In chronic bronchitis, inflammation and mucus block the small airways in the lungs. Wheezing occurs when airflow is forced in and out through airways that are partly blocked. Wheezing is often a clue to a COPD diagnosis. When Wheezing Gets WorseWheezing sounds may vary depending on the stage of COPD. ...
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