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Tough Love!

I went for a PFT last month. I’m stage 2 COPD. The tech asked me a few questions about my symptoms and lifestyle. She listened to my responses and then...

Yoga positions and COPD

I know that yoga is a recommended activity for people with COPD, and I've just started taking a class. I am wondering: is it just in my head or is...

Stage IV and Rehab

My FEV is 27% and it seems it is getting worse by the day. I do not cough up anything anymore and I am too out of breath to even...

Breathing exercise devices

I'm a senior citizen recently damaged my lungs cleaning the bathroom & kitchen with a bleach cleaner. Now I'm somewhat breathless. There are some Breath improver machines around e.g. 'The...

Exercising with copd

I have copd in stage 4, my biggest problem is getting some exercise in. I’ve had chronic pain for 25 years and now I need a knee replacement, which no...

Oxygen & walking

If you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...

physical therapists

Would a physical therapist who comes to the home be a good idea for my husband who will not exercise? I feel like if there was a trained person who...

COPD and exercise

I really both of you but still exercise. I also would like to improve my health. But it's hard for me to imagine exercise when I'm out of breath just...

To Swim or Not To Swim...

I have begun a swimming exercise class at our local YMCA. I take a deep water class in the cool pool and I do A-chi in the warm water pool...

Short exercise interval training

Lately I'm experimenting with short, anaerobic bursts of high intensity (HI)resistance training. Perhaps 10-12 sets. Then engaging in non exercise related activities. Later during the day, perhaps an hour or...

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