Extra Struggles in a COPD World...Pain can affect posture, breathing, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and more. Stoop over. Do you get pain? Muscle pain?... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Furbabies Make the World Go Round...Right away, my exercise increased. Somedays I only made 3 blocks, and some 9, before I had to call hubby for a ride home.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and Underweight...Exercise is good for gaining weight also.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take Care of Yourself...It may also become difficult to eat healthy or exercise. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shaking Off Those Psychological Demons...Exercise, walk, dance, or do whatever it takes; but shake it off. If your mobility is limited, try breathing exercises.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
COPD and Bloating...If you have COPD, feeling tired and out of breath can make exercise and physical activity seem impossible. Many COPD patients fall into a cycle.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments85 comments
Jackie English...However, after learning to advocate for myself, take care of myself through a good diet and exercise, tend to my mental health, and allow family and friends... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Hopeful or Hopeless...How am I supposed to lose weight when I can't exercise?... By Phardy631 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Cardiologist...talk with your doctor about pulmonary rehabilitation, other physical activities that are safe, and what precautions you should take before and during exercise... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Are my symptoms rib cramping or bloating?...I get a tightness around the bottom of my ribs and have always put it down to pulled muscles or bruised ribs from exercise and/or coughing.... By batcavelady1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Mental and Physical Health With COPD...This is so very important, you need exercise to keep your body strong so that you can do things. Most importantly it is to help you breathe.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Portable ventilator ...was wondering if you are finding using this system has been beneficial; or has it improved your quality of life and ability to do daily activities and exercise...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesProgressionBreathingTreatment
Five Ways to Fight COPD Fatigue...This is a more comprehensive program of education and exercise that goes beyond simple breathing exercises.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
I won't be invisible...I was diagnosed with COPD in 2006 and back then it was easy to see why no one thought of me as ever being sick. I hardly thought so myself... By patt10131 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD wanna fight? I will fight!...Returned from a nice Fourth of July weekend, immediately started with the problems. This morning, though, we are fighting. It is 74 degrees with 78% humidity. Quarter mile walk... somewhat... By geneturney1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Long Will I Live With COPD?...the BODE Index, a calculator that estimates life expectancy based on factors like body mass, airflow obstruction, dyspnea (shortness of breath), and exercise... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hi, this is bogangles...Is exercise really important. Is riding a stationary bike for 30 minutes a day good? Can you tell me how important exercising is....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Stage 4 and Life Is Good!...Since then I started an online support group with another woman, COPD Exercise to Healthy Living.... By Carol Kirker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Causes and Treatment for Hyperinflated Lungs with COPD...Even a little bit of mild exercise can increase your lung capacity. It builds endurance for your cardiovascular system too.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Letter To My Family About COPD...Maybe you want to exercise with me, we could be exercise buddies! Medications are so important.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments