Search Results

4333 results found

Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions

… daily activities can be exhausting when you have COPD, heart failure, or another long-term … that are at the level of your waist or shoulder. Bending down and reaching up can … that are at the level of your waist or shoulder. Bending down and reaching up can …

COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

… irritate your lungs. Have you do breathing tests, including spirometry , to find out how … to your lungs. Your doctor can prescribe treatments that may help you manage your … to help relieve them. To learn more, see Medications. Other treatment you may need If …

Getting Support When You Have a Chronic Condition

… Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine … Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine … Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine …

Cal's Story Learning to Exercise When You Have COPD

Cal's Story "Why me?" That's what Cal asked himself over and over after he was diagnosed with severe COPD 5 years ago. "I spent the first 2 years moping around the house, feeling sorry for myself," …

Chronic obstructive lung disease COPD

… learn more about managing the disease. These topics also explain how specific therapies for … for flare-ups is important in managing your health. Having a flare-up action plan is … for managing COPD. It can help you and your health care provider identify COPD triggers so …

COPD

… Clearing Your Lungs COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy COPD: Using Exercise to Feel Better … Clearing Your Lungs COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy COPD: Using Exercise to Feel Better …

Improving Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain

… to try. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine for at least 6 hours or longer before bedtime. These can lead to poor sleep. … or watch television in bed. Use your bed only for sleeping and sex. Keep your bedroom at a …

HIV Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV

… if you need a polio shot. Do not use the oral "Sabin" form of the vaccine. If you are … if you need a polio shot. Do not use the oral "Sabin" form of the vaccine. If you are …

Fran's Story Finding Support When You Have COPD

Fran's Story "I was so scared when the doctor told me I had emphysema. I was afraid to go anywhere or do anything. "Someone told me to go online and connect with a support group. I did, and it …

Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease

… Overview Use this sheet to list what you enjoy and what is hard for you. You and … to come up with an activity plan. How active are you? Describe what you do to … of the problems below are you worried about when it comes to getting more active? How …