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REALISTIC Tips for Living Life with COPD!

We know that it can be challenging, to say the least, to 'keep on keeping on' with a COPD diagnosis. No matter where you are in your journey, it's always good to hear about helpful tips others have learned about managing COPD - or to share what helps you! Please comment here with any "tips" or "tricks" you use in YOUR everyday life with COPD!

  1. Pursed Lip Breathing and Exercise!!! These are the two things that really help. I exercise so that I can do the fun things in life. It really works.

    1. Jean! Those are some excellent tips. Thanks so much for sharing! We're so glad you're able to do the "fun stuff". 😀 - Jenn (COPD.net Team)

  2. Hi Jean and thanks for sharing with the community what works well for you. I'm sure others will derive a benefit from reading about your experiences.
    All the best,
    Leon (site moderator)

    1. Don't forget to BREATHE.

      1. Thanks Oz! The simple reminders can be the most helpful sometimes! - Jenn (COPD.net Team)

    2. Don't forget the big one - Quit Smoking!
      Beathing exercises where to make sure to exhale fully. I'm using a free app called Pranayama. I follow the music and it Helps me with clearing mucuos too which is challenging for me.

      1. Wow, that sounds great, CatherineC! Thanks for sharing about the app. So glad you're clearing out the mucus! Best, Jenn (COPD.net Team)

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