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- Patients using albuterol and ipratropium for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can use either nebulizers or metered dose inhalers. This study compared the 2 methods of delivering medication and the concomitant use of both...
- Tips for gaining weightDrink milk or try one of the "High Calorie Recipes" listed below instead of drinking low-calorie beverages.Ask your doctor or dietitian about nutritional supplements. Sometimes, supplements in the form of snacks, drinks (such...
- 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 complication of COPD. If you are finding it difficult to complete a meal, try...
- To help keep us up and moving:)Check them out!http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calf-raise/MM00742http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/squat/MM00743 These were first found by the efforts group, they promote exercise for us with COPD, so I dont think...
- Sue told me about Mall Walking a few years ago and she was right, its great!Enclosed shopping malls are excellent for enjoyable walking exercise in any weather.I go at least once a week to walk. It makes me feel good and I dont have to be out side...
- Carbs Can Affect Your Breathing if You Have COPD Did you know that if you have COPD, the foods that you eat can have an affect on your breathing. Foods high in carbohydrates produces large amounts of carbon dioxide. When carbon dioxide is increased...
- Eating simple carbohydrates like any refined grain, white bread,pasta, sugar, mashed potatoes DOES increase the CO2 in your bloodduring digestions. That is why we feel a shortness of breath afterwe eat a big plate of spaghetti or sandwich or order...
- http://www.emphysema.net/inhaler_sequence.htm This link was helpful to me, and I thought it might be helpful to you too.Have a nice,Always, Holly
- (HealthAndFitnessTimes.com) Quite a few homes have airborne dirt and dust, gases, bacterias, as well as other irritants which aggravate COPD symptoms.Using tobacco creates a significant threat for the lungs of individuals having chronic...
- Sitting at the computer all day may not exactly be good for the body, as it can bring about back aches due to bad posture and eye strain, among other effects. Do simple stretching exercises. Stretch your arms, legs, neck and torso while sitting....
- The Power of Belly BreathingAccording to Herbert Benson, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard medical School, stress causes several medical conditions that lead to 60 to 90 percent of visits to physicians. Deep belly breathing can be a...
- Exercise and immunityURL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007165.htm Battling another cough or cold? Feeling tired all the time? Taking a daily walk or following a simple exercise routine a few times a week may help you...
- This first one is really scary. Holly News briefs from the July issue of ChestPublished: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 00:56 in Health & Medicine WEEKEND ADMISSION TO ICU MAY INCREASE RISK OF DEATH Patients admitted to the ICU on a weekend may have an...
- I have used the wood stove and fire places all my life. In the winter months here, although I no longer use mine except for special occasions,like Christmas and during great snow storms. The air in the winter months here is always filled with the...
- You can breathe a little easier now that is, if you start eating soy. Researchers have found that if you consume soy products, such as tofu and soy milk, on a regular basis you can improve your lung function and lower the chances of developing...