... 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. ...
... If you or a family member carries the gene for alpha-1, screening and genetic counseling may be recommended for other relatives as well.If I’m Feeling OK, Why Would I Want the Test?It is impossible to know whether you have alpha-1 based on symptoms alone. You may feel fine now, but damage from alpha-1 is progressive. ...
Screening for Genetic COPD (Alpha-1)
... If you or a family member carries the gene for alpha-1, screening and genetic counseling may be recommended for other relatives as well.If I’m Feeling OK, Why Would I Want the Test?It is impossible to know whether you have alpha-1 based on symptoms alone. You may feel fine now, but damage from alpha-1 is progressive. ...
... Endocannabinoid System — Project CBD Cannabinoid Receptors in the Central Nervous System: Their Signaling and Roles in Disease — Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience COPD — Mayo Clinic Cannabinoid Effects on Ventilation and Breathlessness: A Pilot Study of Efficacy and Safety — Chronic Respiratory Disease Effects of Cannabis Oil Extract on Immune Response Gene ...
CBD Gummies for COPD: Can They Help, and Are There Risks?
... Endocannabinoid System — Project CBD Cannabinoid Receptors in the Central Nervous System: Their Signaling and Roles in Disease — Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience COPD — Mayo Clinic Cannabinoid Effects on Ventilation and Breathlessness: A Pilot Study of Efficacy and Safety — Chronic Respiratory Disease Effects of Cannabis Oil Extract on Immune Response Gene ...
... 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 ...
... Instead, they have a mutation in a gene responsible for the production of a protective protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin. People with this gene mutation have an alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency — a condition often called AATD or just alpha-1. This deficiency allows enzymes to attack the lung tissues. ...
Emphysema — An Overview
... Instead, they have a mutation in a gene responsible for the production of a protective protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin. People with this gene mutation have an alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency — a condition often called AATD or just alpha-1. This deficiency allows enzymes to attack the lung tissues. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... Your healthcare provider is a great resource for information, but you may also want to do your own research. Remember to be cautious of what you read online, especially if someone is offering a quick fix or selling a cure. You can always reach out to your healthcare provider or patient liaison if you have questions about something you’ve read. ...
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With COPD. Now What?
... Your healthcare provider is a great resource for information, but you may also want to do your own research. Remember to be cautious of what you read online, especially if someone is offering a quick fix or selling a cure. You can always reach out to your healthcare provider or patient liaison if you have questions about something you’ve read. ...
... COPD and asthma are lung diseases that block airflow in the lungs, leading to similar symptoms. It can be tricky to figure out how to manage both conditions at the same time. ...
COPD vs. Asthma: What’s the Difference?
... COPD and asthma are lung diseases that block airflow in the lungs, leading to similar symptoms. It can be tricky to figure out how to manage both conditions at the same time. ...
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