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- A special thought and prayer for those of you who are very sick, lonely, sad or hurt in body and soul today.I wish for you a day of great comfort and care, and in this day you find something that brings to you a smile to your face and joy to your...
- I have posted in my Journal and all in one information place for people newly diagnosed with COPD and for others who are interested who may find something that might help them too. These are topics I learned about in my Pulmonary Rehab...
- For those newly diagnosed or anyone who needs to know.Flareups: What to do : A COPD flare-up happens when COPD symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, spitting up mucus) get worse, or when new symptoms develop.A flare-up is often brought on by a lung...
- Breathing techniquesIf you have COPD, you need to get the most out of each breath. The breathing techniques on this page will help you do that.To learn more about breathing techniques, you can join a respiratory rehabilitation program. Respiratory...
- I have posted this in my Journal.http://www.dailystrength.org/people/42772/journal/1560302 Its an all in one of what I learned in Pulmonary Rehab Class about making life easier..The tips can make your life easier if your living with COPD as I am....
- Or anytime cleaning:VacuumingTake a deep breath before you start the machine, start breathing out with pursed lips and at the same time start the machine and push forward. Correlate pushing and pulling movements with your breathing pattern.When...
- Carry dirty or folded clothes in a bundle buggy, rolling laundry cart or laundry basket. If your laundry area is downstairs, throw the clothes downstairs instead of carrying them. Raise front-load washers and dryers on blocks to avoid bending. Use...
- Plan periods of restBe sure to get plenty of rest. You might need to plan at least one rest period every day. If you have swelling in your feet or ankles, elevate your legs when you are resting or sitting for prolonged periods. Avoid working long...
- Bathing and Showering If showering or bathing takes your breath away, no matter what you do, consider a bath stool. They are waterproof, lightweight, fit in tub or shower, easily removable and can serve a variety of purposes. You can find many kinds...
- Once Upon A Time.... Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs.... who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the...
- In the news today:Oral Cancer Foundation Calls for FDA Authority Over Tobacco MarketersSenate to Soon Review Version of Bill Recently Passed by House of RepresentativesNEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Oral Cancer...
- Talk to your doctor before you try any of this....video is easy to follow...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4qeLSLV2yo&feature=PlayList&p=EBC1D5CBEECD6CF6&index=0&playnext=1Enjoy!Holly.
- Marijuana may increase smokers' risks, study saysFrom Tuesday's Globe and MailApril 14, 2009 at 12:38 PM EDTSmokers who light up an occasional joint may be putting themselves at a dramatically higher risk of developing chronic lung disease,...
- I posted this before, but wanted to post it again.Its so important to breathe deeply if you can when using the nebuliser so the meds gets into your lungs. With COPD our breathing is sometimes shallow and we forget to take deep breathes, so while...
- NebuliserNebulisers are medical devices that deliver medicine as a vapour for people to inhale.How to use a nebuliserFind a location where you can sit comfortably for 10-15 minutes. Plug in the compressor. It is very important to get specific...