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Coping with COPD

Author : Elaine Fantle Shimberg

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 14,31 MB

Release : 2007-04-01

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1429980583

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Coping with COPD: Understanding, Treating, and Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the first hands-on guide to living and coping with an insidious disease that affects tens of millions of people Experts estimate that as many as thirty-five million Americans literally cannot catch their breath--they are suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The fourth-leading cause of death in America, COPD is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema with airflow obstruction. In this clear, concise, and up-to-date guide to dealing with and living well with COPD, readers will learn: - How to navigate activities of daily living, from applying make-up to continuing work - How to quit smoking--at any age - How oxygen therapy may help you - How to tailor diet to meet new nutritional needs - How to foster a useful patient/doctor relationship and how and when to visit a pulmonologist - How to tailor your diet to meet your new dietary needs



Breath Easy! A Comprehensive guide to understanding and Coping with COPD

Author : KS Kamboh

Publisher : KS Kamboh

Page : 112 pages

File Size : 46,74 MB

Release : 2023-11-29

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN :

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Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with this concise guide by medical expert, Dr. KS Kamboh. With years of experience in patient care, Kamboh addresses pressing questions commonly faced by those with COPD, offering invaluable information on: Unraveling the mystery of shortness of breath Exploring effective medications for COPD treatment Understanding the potential benefits of surgery in improving COPD Navigating flare-ups and preventive measures Winning the battle against smoking addiction Strategies for enhancing breathing and overall well-being Unveiling the positive impact of targeted exercises Guarding against lung infections with practical tips Insights into the intersection of COPD and COVID-19 Practical advice on traveling with oxygen Addressing intimate concerns: Can you be sexually active with COPD? This guide, enriched with patient vignettes and key points in each chapter, goes beyond medications, providing evidence-based content to empower individuals with COPD to stay active and thrive. Explore a breath of fresh insights in 'Breath Easy! A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Coping with COPD.' This empowering book delves into the fundamentals of COPD, offering a clear roadmap for both patients and caregivers. From essential insights on COPD awareness to effective management strategies, discover practical tips on coping with COPD in your daily life. Uncover the latest in COPD treatment, including the best nebulizer machines, inhalers, and breathing exercises tailored for COPD relief. With a focus on enhancing your respiratory well-being, this guide is a vital resource for anyone seeking to navigate the challenges of living with COPD. Breathe easier with actionable advice and a renewed sense of control. Your journey to better respiratory health starts here.







Coping with COPD

Author : Elaine Shimberg

Publisher : Saint Martin's Griffin

Page : pages

File Size : 16,40 MB

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ISBN : 9780312307783

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The first hands-on guide to living and coping with an insidious disease that affects tens of millions of people Experts estimate that as many as thirty-five million Americans literally cannot catch their breath-they are suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The fourth-leading cause of death in America, COPD is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema with airflow obstruction. In this clear, concise, and up-to-date guide to dealing with and living well with COPD, readers will learn: - How to navigate activities of daily living, from applying make-up to continuing work - How to quite smoking-at any age - How oxygen therapy may help you - How to tailor diet to meet new nutritional needs - How to foster a useful patient/doctor relationship and how and when to visit a pulmonologist - How to tailor your diet to meet your new dietary needs





Who Says I Can't?

Author : Joe Lodge

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 22,38 MB

Release : 2016-01-03

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ISBN : 9781519644886

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If your life has been touched by COPD, whether you are a patient, family or a health worker involved in the care of COPD patients, this book is for you! Joe Lodge, a UK COPD patient, draws on 15 years experience living with severe emphysema, to help the reader understand the mindset of dealing with COPD. He both challenges and inspires the reader to make positive changes to their current lifestyle and management of their COPD. In the book he explores the changing mindset from initial diagnosis, through coping with COPD and on to actually finding ways to regain enjoyment of life, using a number of strategies he developed over the years, allowing him to continue working, manage as a lone parent and maintain a positive outlook.



The Emphysema Solution

Author : June Corder

Publisher :

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 22,43 MB

Release : 2021-08-12

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Emphysema is a disease of the lungs that usually develops after many years of smoking. Both chronic bronchitis and emphysema belong to a group of lung diseases known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Once it develops, emphysema can't be reversed. This is why not smoking or stopping smoking is very important. Emphysema is a condition that involves damage to the walls of the air sacs (alveoli) of the lung. Alveoli are small, thin-walled, very fragile air sacs located in clusters at the end of the bronchial tubes deep inside the lungs. There are about 300 million alveoli in normal lungs. As you breathe in air, the alveoli stretch, drawing oxygen in and transporting it to the blood. When you exhale, the alveoli shrink, forcing carbon dioxide out of the body. When emphysema develops, the alveoli and lung tissue are destroyed. With this damage, the alveoli cannot support the bronchial tubes. The tubes collapse and cause an "obstruction" (a blockage), which traps air inside the lungs. Too much air trapped in the lungs can give some patients a barrel-chested appearance. Also, because there are fewer alveoli, less oxygen will be able to move into the bloodstream. Over 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with emphysema. Over 11 million Americans have COPD. Emphysema is most common in men between the ages of 50 and 70. GET YOUR COPY TODAY BY SCROLLING UP AND CLICKING BUY NOW TO GET YOUR COPY TODAY



Copd No More

Author : Jackie Hank

Publisher :

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 43,47 MB

Release : 2021-08-09

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ISBN :

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Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that produces blocked lungs airflow. It is usually caused by long-term exposure, most frequently through cigarette smoke to irritating gases or particulates. The chance of getting heart disease, lung cancer and a number of other diseases is higher in those with COPD. The most prevalent diseases contributing to COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These two diseases generally occur simultaneously and may differ in severity amongst people with COPD. Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial lining of the tubes that carries air from and to the lung's air sacs. It is characterized by daily production of cough and mucous. Emphysema is a condition in which the alveoli are damaged by the harmful exposure to cigarette smoke and other irritating gasses and particulate matter at the end of tiny air passageways (bronchioles) in the lung. Although COPD is an increasingly aggravated illness, COPD is curable with time. Most patients with COPD can obtain adequate symptom control and quality of life, together with a decreased risk of other related diseases via appropriate treatment. GET YOUR COPY TODAY BY SCROLLING UP AND CLICKING BUY NOW IN ONE CLICK