Becoming Housebound...Progression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise.... By sammyq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Bullectomy...Sometimes, COPD makes it hard to do things like exercise because it is tough to breathe.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Is Pre-COPD?...These included breathing difficulties, coughing, excess mucus, and reduced exercise capacity.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How to Effectively Communicate With Your Doctor...Be sure to be accurate with exercise tolerance. I found my exercise chart was the easiest one to do.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exacerbations: They Are Different for All of Us...Some of us will bounce back but others will not, and we are often left with a permanent setback in exercise tolerance and breathing ability.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Losses and Gains With COPD...Walking was my go-to when I needed to burn calories, but overall, exercise always seemed to be harder for me, no matter the task.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Has My COPD Been Cured?...Then, practically, cure myself with diet, exercise, abstinence, determination, and an inhaler?... By seniortraveler2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the Time...I am pushing myself really hard to exercise at home. It's not as easy as when you go out to an exercise group and you encourage each other.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Bloating and COPD - Part 2...Then repeat this exercise for as long as you are comfortable.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
My Personal Experience with Endobronchial Valves...One thing to know is that you can get better stamina and better lung function with a little gentle exercise.... By whirledpeas1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
A form of COPD...Also I will be going to a group therapy to learn how to breath and exercise.... By questerfuse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
A New Year, A New Management Plan...Even mild exercise can improve use of oxygen, energy levels, stress and depression, sleep and shortness of breath.... By American Lung Association2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Five Things to Ask Your Doctor About at Your Next Appointment...There are a lot of other things you can do to manage your COPD, such as getting regular exercise, maintain a healthy diet, and joining a support group.... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Learning to Breathe Right is the Hardest of All...Better still put some nice relaxing music on the stereo to chill to while doing this simple exercise.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments71 comments
Dear Doctor...I had been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma prior to that.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Stage 1...Rehab available to me was a HUGE help - breathing techniques and other tips - exercise and so forth.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Anxiety...I have an exercise program and that seems to help a bit.... By ruth P1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
FALLING OFF THE PRECIPICE!!...Before I can take up a really good exercise program, I would like to get off at least half of my excess weight.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Many Choices Is a Good Thing...After that, it is up to us to determine which type of exercise we prefer the most. Many people prefer walking.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People....You need more exercise. You are just lazy. Are all comments that have been made from well meaning family.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
