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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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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," …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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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 …
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… 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 …