Conserving Energy
For COPD patients, breathing requires a lot of energy. Therefore, using less energy with daily tasks can help you have more energy to do more activities during the day. If daily self-care or home care activities are too tiring, discuss this with your doctor.
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If you're healthy and free of chronic disease, the holidays can be stressful enough. But, if you have COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis), you might be looking at the holidays with downright fear and trepidation and be inclined to say, "It's such a hassle. I'm tempted to forget the…
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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, posted Optimize Your Respiratory Health -… When you have a chronic respiratory condition like COPD, it is important to…
Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT, Health Pro, commented on Living With COPD: Would I Be That Brave? Thank you, Jeniffer, for sharing your story and for your kind words. I…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered what things cant you do with COPD? Madison... I'm not sure what you're getting at with this question, so it's hard for…
Kathleen MacNaughton, Health Pro, commented on Top Resolutions for Living a Quality… Hi Annabell! That's great news that your supplemental oxygen has improved…
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