Living Well with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,43 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Lungs
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,43 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Lungs
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Author : Myra B. Shayevitz
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 10,18 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Health & Fitness
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Author : Jane M. Martin
Publisher : Infinity Pub
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 19,43 MB
Release : 2011-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780741464354
Provides weekly advice for living with COPD, with information on such topics as family relationships, emotional issues, using oxygen, and medications.
Author : Teri Allen
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 41,13 MB
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1630265578
The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be devastating. It’s important to note, though, that while COPD is debilitating, it is not a death sentence. With proper disease management, people with COPD can expect to live a full and happy life. While there are no magic pills or quick fixes, there are many things COPD sufferers can do to have more energy, less shortness of breath, and an overall better quality of life despite breathlessness or use of home oxygen. This comprehensive guide helps people in any stage of COPD learn to work with their physical limitations rather than against them. Compassionate and clearly written, it covers every aspect of the disease, including the psychological and emotional issues that go along with having COPD, medications and physical therapy, identifying triggers and warning signs, creating an action plan for worsening symptoms, techniques to make breathing easier, working with healthcare providers, and much more.
Author : Elaine Fantle Shimberg
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 15,23 MB
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1429980583
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
Author : Jadwiga A. Wedzicha
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 14,64 MB
Release : 2008-09-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1420070878
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations covers the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, mechanisms, and treatment associated with COPD exacerbations. This text also addresses imaging and how it plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and study of exacerbations.Written by today's top experts, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbat
Author : George Sheeran
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,97 MB
Release : 2024-02-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN :
Introducing "Living with COPD." Your Comprehensive Guide to Managing COPD and Embracing Life Beyond the Condition. Are you or a loved one struggling to navigate life with COPD? The impact of COPD can be overwhelming, but fear not, because help is at hand. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of COPD, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies to empower you on your journey to better health and well-being. COPD affects millions worldwide, with its prevalence on the rise. Discover how this condition can impact your life and why managing it effectively is crucial. From understanding the respiratory system to diagnosing COPD and navigating its various stages, we cover it all. Gain a deeper understanding of your condition and learn why proactive management is key. Explore a range of preventive measures, lifestyle modifications, and emotional well-being strategies aimed at improving your quality of life. Feel empowered to take control of your health and embrace a brighter future. Ready to take charge of your COPD journey? "Living with COPD" is your go-to resource, offering practical tips, real-life stories, and expert insights to guide you every step of the way. Don't let COPD hold you back - start living well today! Unlock the secrets to managing COPD with confidence and reclaim your life. Get your copy of "Living with COPD" now and embark on a journey towards better health and happiness.
Author : Donald A. Mahler
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 16,76 MB
Release : 2022-01-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781421443362
Providing up-to-date, evidence-based content that covers more than just medications, COPD gives you the tools you need to keep active—and thrive.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,38 MB
Release : 2011-08-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309212197
Chronic diseases are common and costly, yet they are also among the most preventable health problems. Comprehensive and accurate disease surveillance systems are needed to implement successful efforts which will reduce the burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. population. A number of sources of surveillance data-including population surveys, cohort studies, disease registries, administrative health data, and vital statistics-contribute critical information about chronic disease. But no central surveillance system provides the information needed to analyze how chronic disease impacts the U.S. population, to identify public health priorities, or to track the progress of preventive efforts. A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases outlines a conceptual framework for building a national chronic disease surveillance system focused primarily on cardiovascular and chronic lung diseases. This system should be capable of providing data on disparities in incidence and prevalence of the diseases by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, along with data on disease risk factors, clinical care delivery, and functional health outcomes. This coordinated surveillance system is needed to integrate and expand existing information across the multiple levels of decision making in order to generate actionable, timely knowledge for a range of stakeholders at the local, state or regional, and national levels. The recommendations presented in A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases focus on data collection, resource allocation, monitoring activities, and implementation. The report also recommends that systems evolve along with new knowledge about emerging risk factors, advancing technologies, and new understanding of the basis for disease. This report will inform decision-making among federal health agencies, especially the Department of Health and Human Services; public health and clinical practitioners; non-governmental organizations; and policy makers, among others.
Author : Rick Carter
Publisher : New Technology Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,63 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Lungs
ISBN : 9781882431076
People with COPD can work with their doctors and families to actively manage their own health care to minimize the impact of COPD, feel better, and enjoy a fuller, more satisfying life. This comprehensive guide combines the experience and insights of a courageous patient (Tucker) with the expertise of pulmonary medicine (Nicotra; Tiep, an authority on rehabilitation; petty director of the NIH educational program in COPD), psychology (Knowles) and rehabilitation physiology (Carter). The authors show the way to communication and collaboration between the doctor and the person with COPD, while "Family Matters," includes his or her family. They explain medical and surgical treatment, how to maintain and improve lung function, cardiovascular fitness, and emotional outlook; using medications, exercise, supplemental oxygen, nutrition, smoking cessation, rehabilitation, as well as options for managing severe disease. "This is a can't-be-put-down book, you are totally drawn into the life of Jo-Von Tucker, her hopes, fears, and fighting spirit. Everyone who reads this book will be enriched. What everyone needs-knowledge given with a loving and understanding heart." - Ann E. Kennedy, COPD patient. "Almost everything there is to know about COPD." - Henry Cold, MD, in Advance for Managers of Respirator Care. Tel: 1-800-672-7632. Fax: 1-800-452-7632, email Distribution: Unique, Quality, Baker & Taylor, or direct by STOP order. In USA, send $24.95 (MA residents add sales tax) (plus $5.00 Priority Mail delivery) to New Technology Publishing, Inc., POB 1737 Onset Ma 02558-1737.