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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SoftFlower 12/20/2016

Begin each day with exercise! It amazing how much More breath you have when you do.

These are ever easy to follow, and I can tell you they really do help anyone with COPD at every stage...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOAL4u_u9GI

Easy Breathing to you,

Have a nice day,

Love Always,

Holly

californialynn 12/20/2016

First thing in the morning my dog and I leisurely walk for 30-45 minutes. Not only is the mobility a good thing for my Rheumatoid Arthritis, the breathing good for my lungs, but the psychological lift that comes from looking at the ocean, gardens....Mother Nature....is priceless.

SoftFlower 12/20/2016

That is fantastic Californialynn!

The more we move the better off we will be and the better quality of life we will have!

Keep up the good work!

Peta44 12/20/2016

Great exercises Holly, good to keep these links :)

Fantastic Californialynn, must be so good to do that every day. Too cold to walk out here, very damp with it too, not very lung friendly weather.

Keep up the good work, exercise is so important.

Wishing all a good breathing day.

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