Conditions Linked to COPD - Overview...In general, these conditions can cause the bones and muscles to get much weaker.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
COPD Symptoms...Coughing, breathlessness, or wheezing much more than normal can be signs of a flare-up.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
COPD Management Plan...It is important for COPD patients to be in control of managing their disease as much as possible.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Acute Exacerbations...A chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) exacerbation happens when someone’s symptoms suddenly get much worse than normal.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide inhalation powder)...Before starting treatment with Tudorza Pressair, tell your doctor if you have: Taking too much Tudorza Pressair can lead to severe or life-threatening... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Statistics...However, in recent years the number of women diagnosed with COPD has been much higher. Now, women are slightly more likely to be diagnosed with COPD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Bone and Muscle Conditions Linked to COPD...These symptoms are: Muscle strength means how much force a muscle in the body can produce.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Causes & Risk Factors...People with AAT deficiency are also much more likely to develop COPD if they smoke.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Fever...A flare-up happens when COPD symptoms get much worse suddenly. These attacks can be dangerous, and sometimes they must be treated in the hospital.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
PDE4 Inhibitors and Methylxanthines...In people with COPD, there is too much inflammation in the airways, making breathing difficult.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Lower Muscle Endurance...An exercise specialist can design a training program that is just right for each patient’s current strength and how much strength they want to gain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
COPD Stages...In stages III and IV, a person usually has symptoms that are much more serious and happen more often. They will also have more serious flare-ups.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Meal Planning...Certain fruits and vegetables can also cause gas for some people, such as: Eating too much salt can also cause breathing problems, because it can make... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Acupuncture...While there is not much evidence for acupuncture's effectiveness in treating COPD, some studies suggest that it may offer certain benefits for COPD patients... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Imaging Tests...These tests can also show how much lung damage the person has, and find out the stage of the disease.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD Treatment Guidelines...During these programs, you learn about many different ways to help control their symptoms, such as: COPD flare-ups happen when symptoms suddenly get much... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Medications to Help Stop Smoking...These are called: By using nicotine replacement products and/or smoking cessation drugs, people are much more likely to be successful in quitting smoking... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Living With COPD...To do pursed lip breathing: Pursed lip breathing helps you focus on your breathing, slow down your breathing, and release trapped air from your lungs... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
What Is Mental Health?...Rates of depression are much higher in people with chronic illness than in the general population.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Who Is at Risk for COPD?...Preventive actions you can take include: Finally, avoid chemical or smoke exposure at home and at work as much as possible.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
