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… Overview When you have COPD, activity and exercise can: Build muscle strength and … time. Reduce shortness of breath. Upper body exercises increase strength in arm and … & Ken Y. Yoneda MD - Pulmonology This information does not replace the advice of a …
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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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… Bones Personal stories about exercise and recovery Debbie's Story: People Can and Do Recover Martha's Story: A Voice for Recovery Stan's Story: Getting There Hasn't … and Do Recover Martha's Story: A Voice for Recovery Stan's Story: Getting There Hasn't …
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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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… 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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… Use oxygen as recommended by my doctor. Try doing pursed-lip breathing. Avoid … Use oxygen as recommended by my doctor. Try doing pursed-lip breathing. Avoid …
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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 Your Life Health Topics Medical Tests Take Action Open/close information section Health … Open/close information section Take Action ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before … to Your Life Health Topics Medical Tests Take Action Open/close information section Health …
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… feel too tired to prepare and eat meals. But eating regularly and eating healthy foods is important. That's because …
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… the amount of oxygen that flows into your lungs and bloodstream. If your COPD is … Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (2021). Global strategy for the … prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2020 GOLD Science Committee report on …
