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- Exercise and breathlessness Progressive breathlessness on exertion is a key feature of COPD. Even every day activities such as washing and dressing can cause disabling breathlessness. Often the response to such experiences is activity avoidance and...
- Don't Let Influenza Complicate Your IllnessInfluenza can make existing medical conditions much worse. If you have a chronic medical condition such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, or heart disease, influenza could...
- 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...
- The common cold is probably the most common respiratory (breathing) disease. Many different viruses can cause a cold; over a hundred cold viruses (rhinoviruses) have been identified so far.How do you catch a cold?Cold viruses are very contagious ...
- tips for a healthy, stress-free holiday seasonThe holiday season is supposed to be merry and bright, but for many people, the seemingly endless to-do lists of decorating, shopping, gift-wrapping and parties can be exhausting. University of Missouri...
- Wash your hands properly and often.(I like singing Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday dear Holly, Happy Birthday to me while washing my hands, it gives me the proper amount of time to clean my hands properly, try this using...
- BREATHE LA COPD "Breathe Easier" Story on KABC-TV Eyewitness News Watch the video please:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmX5DW9UXEk&feature=relmfuI know this is true, it works for me.Love,Holly
- Travel and COPDWith enough preparation and good medical advice, people with COPD should be able to travel. The key to a safe and enjoyable trip is preparation and planning. Here's how to plan for a safe trip: 1.Pick a safe, healthy destination...
- Spiriva and Dry Mouth: Recommendations If you are taking Spiriva and dry mouth occurs, there are some things that you can do to obtain relief. Some of these suggestions include the following: Avoid drinks with caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and...
- Bathing and Showering with COPDSit on a chair or a stool while washing, shaving, or applying makeup. (It may help to support your elbows on the sink or table).Organize frequently-used equipment such as towels and shaving kits in accessible areas in...
- Why smoking is a pain in the backHealth reporter Jordanna Schriever November 28, 201112:00AMSMOKERS have an increased risk of back pain and cigarette packets should include that link, chiropractors say. Chiropractors' Association of Australia SA...
- Twin Study Shows Smoking is GeneticSmoking habits may be in your DNAPublished: Nov 26, 2011 01:48 pmTwins share many things and that may even include bad habits. A new study involving twins discovered that smoking may be genetically influenced. A...
- 7 Tips to Avoiding Shortness of Breath When EatingBy Deborah Leader, RN,While shortness of breath may be your constant companion if you have COPD, experiencing it while eating can be very frustrating. It can also lead to malnutrition, a common...
- Virginia still faces rivals for 'first Thanksgiving' crown By MICHAEL BUETTNER (Staff Writer) Published: November 24, 2011If you're like most Americans, you'll be celebrating Thanksgiving Day by tucking in to a feast that features dishes recalling...
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exercises Brought to you by the Lone Star College-Kingwood Occupational Therapyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP1q8EM8IOwI like these exercises, maybe you might want to give them a try too.LoveHolly