... 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. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories. Feel free to ask a question here. ...
Staying Active and COPD
... 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. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories. Feel free to ask a question here. ...
... Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have COPD or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have COPD or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) ...
... -Member of MyCOPDTeam"When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. I'm learning to trust those feelings - my intuition - and speak up." ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... -Member of MyCOPDTeam"When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. I'm learning to trust those feelings - my intuition - and speak up." ...
... Many inhalers combine a long-acting bronchodilator and a corticosteroid to provide the benefits of both in one dose.Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors are a newer class of drugs that can help relieve swelling and inflammation in the lungs that make it difficult to breathe. ...
Emphysema — An Overview
... Many inhalers combine a long-acting bronchodilator and a corticosteroid to provide the benefits of both in one dose.Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors are a newer class of drugs that can help relieve swelling and inflammation in the lungs that make it difficult to breathe. ...
... 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. ...
... Here are a few tips that can help you stay safe.Consider Your SurroundingsOxygen devices often have long tubes or cords that are easy to trip over. ...
... 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. ...
... It’s a common symptom of chronic (long-term) bronchitis, one type of COPD. 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. ...
6 COPD Lung Sounds To Listen For
... It’s a common symptom of chronic (long-term) bronchitis, one type of COPD. 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. ...
... There’s no right or wrong way to build your team — it’s all about what feels right for you. 7. How do I add others to my team? ...
Getting Started on MyCOPDTeam
... There’s no right or wrong way to build your team — it’s all about what feels right for you. 7. How do I add others to my team? ...
... COPD has long been considered a condition of older men. Today, COPD is more prevalent in women than in men. A large gender discrepancy exists in COPD diagnosis, risk, and death. In fact, the number of women diagnosed with COPD has quadrupled in the last 20 years. ...
What Is Genetic COPD (Alpha-1)?
... COPD has long been considered a condition of older men. Today, COPD is more prevalent in women than in men. A large gender discrepancy exists in COPD diagnosis, risk, and death. In fact, the number of women diagnosed with COPD has quadrupled in the last 20 years. ...
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