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  COPD and Sleep

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  Last Reply: deleted_user 08/02/2011

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  COPD and sleep: A delicate balance If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may know all about chronic coughing, fatigue and wheezing. These problems are hard enough to deal with during the day, but they may get worse at night. COPD most often refers to the lung disorders emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In COPD, the lungs are damaged and airways are partially blocked, making it hard to breathe. At night, even normal changes in sleep breathing patterns can dangerously...

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  Sex and COPD

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  Last Reply: Peta44 01/13/2012

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  COPD is a debilitating illness that can dramatically affect many areas of your life, including your sexuality. For many couples, sex and COPD do not go hand in hand, primarily because of the fear of shortness of breath during times of sexual intimacy. This fear can become so great, that people with COPD may begin to avoid sexual intimacy altogether. Move Over, if they do encounter intimacy, they may be unable to maintain sexual arousal or to reach climax. The non-COPD partner may also...

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  COPD and Alcohol

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  Last Reply: deleted_user 06/15/2012

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  The Research on COPD and Alcohol There have been several studies looking at the effects of drinking wine on lung function in patients with COPD, says Brian W. Carlin, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and immediate past chairman of the COPD Alliance. Those who drank a moderate amount of wine had higher lung volumes and had a lower risk of airway obstruction. Specifically, researchers in one recent study looked at lifestyle and medical...

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  COPD Diet

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  Last Reply: deleted_user 03/22/2009

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  Nutritional Guidelines for Patients With COPDhttp://copd.about.com/od/copd/a/copddiet.htmLove to all of you,Holly

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  Cardiac Function Affects Health of Patients With C

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  Last Reply: ldozy1 11/13/2011

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  October 20, 2011 Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may benefit from treatment of cardiac autonomic dysfunction, as measured by heart rate variability (HRV). Although research has shown that patients with COPD have unpaired health-related quality of life (HRQL), little research has been done to understand contributing physiological factors. Forced expiratory volume (FEV1), for example, does not entirely reflect disease severity, according to Arnoldus J.R. van Gestel,...

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  Lung Reduction Surgery for Severe COPD

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  Last Reply: candigrl63 04/16/2010

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  Johns Hopkins Health Alerts: Lung Disorders Lung Reduction Surgery for Severe COPDResearch reported in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (Volume 177, page 174) looks at the benefits of lung volume reduction surgery to remove diseased lung tissue for patients with severe COPD. Here's what the researchers found.In addition to improving lung function and lowering the risk of death in some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung volume reduction...

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  50 Years of psychological research on patients wit

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  Last Reply: deleted_user 01/29/2009

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  Discussion and conclusionIn the past 50 years behavioural research on COPD patients has evolved considerably. Over time, a trend for the patient to become the central actor in the management of the illness is discernable. Evidence-based reviews indicate that self-management offers COPD patients effective options for managing their illness, leading to positive outcomes such as reduced frequency of hospitalization, greater exercise tolerance, and enhanced quality of life. Future research should...

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  substantial risk in self-care of COPD

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  Last Reply: SoftFlower 05/22/2012

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  Study finds substantial risk in self-care of COPDNurse.com News Wednesday May 16, 2012A self-management program for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease poses risks, according to a study that had to be stopped because of excess mortality among the participants.In background information for the study, which appears in the May 15 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, 23 researchers affiliated with Veterans Affairs hospitals noted that self-monitoring and management of some chronic diseases...

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  The Best Low-Impact Exercises for COPD

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  Last Reply: Peta44 11/07/2011

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  The Best Low-Impact Exercises for COPDFun Fitness Activities for People With COPDCOPD symptoms may leave you dreading exercise, but the reality is that being active will help strengthen your lungs and body. Try these low-impact exercises to stay fit without making COPD worse.Theres no question about it: Exercise can be a challenge for people with COPD symptoms. It is quite natural for those with COPD to become inactive they are avoiding an unpleasant sensation, says Richard Casaburi, PhD, MD,...

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  Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes

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  Last Reply: deleted_user 08/29/2009

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  New drug might slow the destructive lung condition, studies showThree reports published in the Aug. 29 issue of The Lancet, a special issue devoted to COPD, offer new insight into treatments, including a new anti-inflammatory drug that shows promise.In the first report, patients who began treatment early with the inhaled drug tiotropium (Spiriva) had better outcomes compared with untreated patients."If you treat moderate disease with these anticholinergic drugs, you get clear improvements in...

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  Improving Your COPD Symptoms in 2011

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  Last Reply: deleted_user 12/31/2010

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  With the New Year just around the corner, there is no better time than the present to think about the changes you can make in your life to improve your health. And, because COPD symptoms can be so debilitating and have such a direct impact on your life, what better resolution than to take measures in 2011 to improve them?If you think about your life and the lifestyle changes you are willing to make, why not start each month in 2011 with a new goal? Here are 12 ideas for each month of the New...

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  Fatigue in COPD Patients

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  Last Reply: deleted_user 06/20/2012

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  Fatigue in COPD Patients Often Precedes Hospitalization: StudyLow energy is common in people with the respiratory conditionTHURSDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) -- Fatigue could be used to predict the risk of hospitalization for people with a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study says.COPD refers to either emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Besides fatigue, symptoms include coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Symptoms can rapidly worsen, making it...

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  Formoterol

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  Last Reply: Peta44 12/03/2011

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  Formoterol is an effective and safe drug in the treatment of COPD, according to a recent study.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung condition wherein the patient suffers from symptoms of breathlessness, cough and reduced exercise capacity. Drugs that dilate the bronchi (the branches of the airways) are used to relieve the obstruction and help the patient to breathe. These drugs may be short-acting like salbutamol, or long-acting like salmeterol and formoterol. The effects of...

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  COPD and sleep: A delicate balance

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  Last Reply: VinnieTheSnake 09/01/2009

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  COPD and sleep: A delicate balanceIf you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may know all about chronic coughing, fatigue and wheezing. These problems are hard enough to deal with during the day, but they may get worse at night.COPD most often refers to the lung disorders emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In COPD, the lungs are damaged and airways are partially blocked, making it hard to breathe. At night, even normal changes in sleep breathing patterns can dangerously lower...

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  COPD Exacerbation and Depression

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  Last Reply: deleted_user 04/11/2010

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  The good news is, you are not crazy. Depression is common among people who have chronic illnesses, like COPD. In fact, it may be even more common in those who experience frequent COPD exacerbations. Compared to patients with less frequent exacerbative episodes, these patients have a poorer quality of life, greater limitation of daily activities and a faster progression of their disease. Under these circumstances, anyone would feel depressed. Until recently there has been limited information...