COPD & Emphysema Support Group

COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...

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great2bme 10/26/2015

Another one a friend sent me. I read this a while back but don't think I shared it on here.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/4-surprising-ways-ease-copd/?xid=aol_eh-copd_1_20151026_&aolcat=AJA&icid=maing-grid7|htmlws-sb-bb|dl30|sec3_lnk4%26pLid%3D-487168712

joany 10/26/2015

Interesting! I like the harmonica idea - it's been umpteen years since I played.

gwapo 10/27/2015

Just don't drive everyone around you mad least of all the neighbours..haha...

Yes it's great breathing exercise, same as a simple child's flute and just maybe you discover a hidden musical talent..

I will stick with karaoke, at least i can pretend.....

jarca 10/29/2015

I heard (somewhere) that singing can help breathing if one doesn't have a harmonica.
I think the dog would move out if i tried to play one LOL

Walking is my favorite way to stay in shape. I have never regretted investing in my simple/low priced treadmill. In the winter it "calls" to me to get up and walk when It's gloomy & yucky out.

Volunteering & helping others is always so good to get me out of "self".
I have a hard time in the winter months doing that & also worry about being exposed to illnesses----
anyone have any suggestions on how to do that better?

good link. ty :)

gwapo 10/29/2015

You do not have any Malls close by or i would suggest going in early before opening time and walking around....At least it's empty except for a few cleaners plus the heaters are on...

jarca 10/30/2015

nope, no malls for over 150 miles here in hooterville. LOL
We have a couple of large stores, but so full of sick kids that i don't want to go there!
Stores need places to sit down and rest! malls do :)

estellee 11/02/2015

I like the harmonica idea also, but I'm not sure if the dog is accompanying me or howling in protest, so I practice while he's outside. As a way to stay active, I have a mini trampoline and use it to walk in place and I occasionally stand rather than sit to watch a movie or tv show. I'm presently hooked on streaming McLeod's Daughters.

gwapo 11/02/2015

Hi Estelle..if u like period drama, you might like this one..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEodr7PSZF4

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