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| living with copd: Positive Options for Living with COPD Teri Allen, 2010-05-18 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. |
| living with copd: The Complete Guide to Understanding and Living with COPD R. D. Martin, 2010-03-17 Emphysema and chronic bronchitis--Cover. |
| living with copd: Every Breath I Take Rick Hodder, Susan Lightstone, 2001 Unless you suffer from COPD, you've probably never heard of it. But as the statistics show, there are plenty of people living with the disease and doing remarkably well. Every Breath I Take tells their stories: the changes they've made to their lives, the choices they've faced, their successes and their failures. |
| living with copd: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Jadwiga A. Wedzicha, Fernando J. Martinez, 2008-09-22 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 |
| living with copd: A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice, Committee on a National Surveillance System for Cardiovascular and Select Chronic Diseases, 2011-08-26 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. |
| living with copd: COPD Donald A. Mahler, 2022-01-25 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. |
| living with copd: COPD For Dummies Kevin Felner, Meg Schneider, 2008-05-05 Make your home COPD friendly Your reassuring guide to understanding and managing COPD and getting on with your life Want to know more about COPD? This straightforward guide provides clear information about this progressive disease, explaining how to recognize the warning signs, get diagnosed, and choose the best treatment. You'll see how diet, exercise, and medication affect your symptoms and make your life easier. Discover how to: Know your risk factors Find the right doctors Quit smoking, start exercising, and change your diet Improve your overall health Prepare for emergencies Help loved ones with COPD |
| living with copd: Courage and Information for Life with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Rick Carter, Brooke Nicotra, Jo-Von Tucker, 2001 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. |
| living with copd: Live Your Life with COPD Jane M. Martin, 2011-03 Provides weekly advice for living with COPD, with information on such topics as family relationships, emotional issues, using oxygen, and medications. |
| living with copd: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Michael Argenziano, Mark E. Ginsburg, 2001-10-15 A panel of recognized authorities comprehensively review the medical, surgical, and pathophysiologic issues relevant to lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema. Topics range from the open technique and video-assisted thoracoscopic approaches to LVRS, to anesthetic management, to perioperative and nursing care of the patient. The experts also detail the selection of candidates for LVRS, the clinical results and clinical trials in LVRS, and the effects of LVRS on survival rates. |
| living with copd: COPD Solution Dawn Lesley Fielding, 2016-01-26 When you can't breathe, nothing else matters. If you are one of the 15 million Americans diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you know what it's like to struggle to breathe. You know what it's like to sacrifice your favorite activities to a chronic illness that changes everything from your work life to how you take your meals. But there is help -- and hope. Respiratory Therapist Dawn Lesley Fielding shares the program she has used in her own practice -- with an astonishing 100% success rate—offering techniques and tools to make breathing easier and improve your overall health. This practical, accessible, step-by-step guide explains... what COPD is and how it affects your breathing the most up-to-date medication and treatment options how to track symptoms and medications essential breathing techniques to improve oxygen intake strategies for healthy nutrition and gentle exercise what to eat and what to avoid, with lists of key COPD foods With stories from others with this condition, easy charts for managing everything from your medications to your symptoms, as well as hands-on tips for you and your loved ones, The COPD Solution is your guide to reclaiming your life and living fully with COPD. |
| living with copd: Breathe Easy Donald A. Mahler, MD, 2017-06-06 Most people don't think about breathing; it is an automatic, unconscious act. However, the majority of those with asthma (26 million Americans); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD (24 million Americans); or interstitial lung disease (1-2 million Americans) are aware of their shortness of breath because it interferes with work or other daily activities. As a result, these individuals seek medical attention for diagnosis and treatment. Breathe Easy, written by a pulmonologist, explains what constitutes normal breathing, what causes someone to feel short of breath, and what can be done to improve one's breathing. In chapters on asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease, Dr. Donald A. Mahler addresses the origins and treatments of these conditions, and offers advice for both standard and alternative therapies to breathe easy. Other chapters describe how we breathe, how to understand respiratory difficulties like chronic shortness of breath, the correct use of inhalers, the effects of aging on the brain and body, and the benefits of exercise. His final chapter provides valuable advice about traveling with oxygen. Illustrated with over fifty enlightening medical graphics, Breathe Easy offers a complete and compact guide for the millions of Americans who are limited by their breathing. |
| living with copd: Natural Therapies for Emphysema and COPD Robert J. Green, 2007-04-04 The first book to address emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from a nutritional and alternative medicine approach. Robert Green shows that holistic therapies ranging from herbs to homeopathy offer great promise in relieving COPD's debilitating symptoms. He also details how to stop smoking and includes resources for alternative health practitioners. |
| living with copd: How I Reversed My Moms Emphysema William G. Miller, 2009-01-01 The amazing true story detailing my mother's complete recovery from emphysema. In my research on COPD I found Tobacco Control Studies showing fungal and mycobacterial spores in the exhale of smokers. In further research I found there were 7 fungi and mycobacteria that grew naturally on tobacco. I also found 6 bacteria and 3 oomycetes (water molds) that grew naturally on tobacco. I realized that maybe these spores are embedding themselves in the lungs of smokers and after decades of proliferation begin causing health issues and result in the COPD diagnosis. I developed a treatment program that would eradicate these mycobacteria and fungi from the lungs. My mother stayed on the restrictive diet and supplements that were all part of the alternative treatment program I developed that would eradicate mycobacteria and fungi. Amazingly, after 17 months on the diet and supplements she had completely recovered. |
| living with copd: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Carol Midgley, 2008-01-31 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - A Forgotten Killer uses a multidisciplinary approach to bring together an introduction to the science of respiratory function with aspects of the epidemiology, psychology, treatment and prevention of COPD. |
| living with copd: Textbook of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Enrico Clini, Anne E. Holland, Fabio Pitta, Thierry Troosters, 2017-12-21 This book provides up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of the multidisciplinary approach to pulmonary rehabilitation that is essential in order to achieve optimal results. It will be an ideal resource especially for pulmonologists in training, but will also be of value for physiotherapists, other health care professionals, and technicians. Detailed information is presented on the diverse program components in pulmonary rehabilitation, with clear explanation of the roles of the nutritionist, psychologist, occupational therapist, respiratory nurse, and physical activity coach. Guidance is provided on identification of candidates for pulmonary rehabilitation and on all aspects of assessment, including exercise capacity, muscle function, and physical activity. Patient-centered, economic, and other outcomes are examined, with separate discussion of combined outcome assessment. Furthermore, due consideration is given to organizational aspects of pulmonary rehabilitation and to rehabilitation in specific scenarios, e.g., thoracic oncology and surgery, transplantation, and the ICU. The authors are internationally recognized experts selected for their expertise in the topics they discuss. |
| living with copd: Understanding COPD Dr. Daniel Lee, 2008-01-01 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD affects many lives from various communities and different nations. COPD is a disabling condition affecting the lungs and involving irreversible lung damage, so that the lungs can no longer function at full capacity. More and more people are being diagnosed with the condition each day. COPD is very disabling and many people find it hard to cope with the restrictions that it brings. People with COPD can suffer greatly and many do so in silence. There are medications that are available that will help to improve symptoms. Practical support is also at hand from various sources ranging from education about COPD to advice on coping with COPD. This book tries to provide the reader with a better understanding of COPD, giving an insight into the management of the condition. Living with COPD is no doubt difficult, understanding it will hopefully make the journey easier. |
| living with copd: Inclusive Design P.John Clarkson, Roger Coleman, Simeon Keates, Cherie Lebbon, 2013-06-29 Inclusive Design: What's in It for Me? presents a comprehensive review of current practice in inclusive design. With emphasis on new ideas for improvement and arguments for wider implementation in future, a unique combination of leading opinions on inclusive design from both industry and academia are offered. The theme throughout encourages a positive view of inclusive design as a good and profitable process and to produce a change to more effective approaches to design for all. Inclusive Design is composed of two parts with a common chapter structure so that the business and design arguments in favour of inclusive design can be easily compared and assimilated: The Business Case presents the industrial and management benefits of inclusive design. It concentrates on demographic, legal and ethical reasons for all businesses being better off taking inclusivity into account in the design of their products or services. Case histories demonstrating the commercial success of inclusive design are drawn from the experiences of companies such as Tesco, Fiat and The Royal Mail. The Designers' Case focuses on the factors a designer needs to take into account when dealing with inclusivity. Who is going to use my design? What do they need from my design? How do I take any medical needs into account? Just how inclusive is my design? are all questions answered in this section which presents the necessary tools for effective inclusive design. This part of the book aims to convince a designer that inclusive design is a realistic goal. Inclusive Design will appeal to designers, researchers and students and to managers making decisions about the research and design strategies of their companies. |
| living with copd: Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 5) Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Shuchi Anand, Thomas A. Gaziano, Jean-Claude Mbanya, Yangfeng Wu, Rachel Nugent, 2017-11-17 Cardiovascular, respiratory, and related conditions cause more than 40 percent of all deaths globally, and their substantialburden is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Their burden extends well beyond health effects to include significanteconomic and societal consequences. Most of these conditions are related, share risk factors, and have common control measures at theclinical, population, and policy levels. Lives can be extended and improved when these diseases are prevented, detected, and managed. This volume summarizes current knowledge and presents evidence-based interventions that are effective, cost-effective, and scalable in LMICs. |
| living with copd: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care Margaret Barnett, 2006-05-12 Until recently COPD was largely neglected by health professionals and viewed as the Cinderella of respiratory conditions. Many patients were seen as heart-sink cases with a self-inflicted disease. But views are now changing and COPD, like other chronic conditions managed within primary care, has taken on a higher profile within the Government and NHS agenda. This book reflects that change. It looks at the treatment of COPD in primary care: in the GP surgery, in outpatient clinics, and through district and community nursing. COPD management does not depend on purely medical intervention; much can be done to help these patients from a psychological, social and holistic perspective to cope with their everyday activities. Patients lead a frightening existence, struggling to breathe and to cope with their symptoms. The book helps nurses and other healthcare professionals to support these patients. |
| living with copd: Dyspnea Donald A. Mahler, Denis E. O'Donnell, 2014-01-20 With the high prevalence of chronic pulmonary diseases, including asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease, physicians need to recognize the cause of dyspnea and know how to treat it so that patients can cope effectively with this distressing symptom. Detailing recent developments and treatment methods, this revised and updated third edition of |
| living with copd: Palliative Care in Respiratory Disease Claudia Bausewein, David C. Currow, Miriam J. Johnson, 2016-09-01 |
| living with copd: Respiratory Muscle Training Alison McConnell, 2013 This guide to respiratory muscle training (RMT), authored by a leading expert, is an evidence-based resource, built upon current scientific knowledge, as well as clinical experience at the cutting-edge of respiratory training in a wide range of settings. |
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| living with copd: Living with Copd George Sheeran, 2024-02-27 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. |
| living with copd: Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases Amir Sharafkhaneh, Abebaw Mengistu Yohannes, Nicola A. Hanania, Mark E. Kunik, 2018-05-12 In this unique title, the full range of chronic respiratory conditions and their association with psychiatric comorbidities are explored and targeted management options are outlined. Indeed recent studies indicate a far higher prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients afflicted with chronic respiratory conditions than in patients with other chronic disorders. Unlike other publications in the field of pulmonary disease, Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases details this significant correlation. The book is comprehensive in scope, covering such topics as depression and anxiety across the age spectrum, diagnostic tools for anxiety and depression, anxiety and depression in COPD patients, depression and anxiety in adult patients with asthma, and end-stage lung disease and lung transplantation, among others. In this novel work, the volume Editors enlist a team of renowned experts in the fields of respiratory and psychiatric disorders to combine a thorough synthesis of the literature with targeted, practical strategies for management. Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who care for patients with chronic and advanced lung diseases. |
| living with copd: Before the Coffee Gets Cold Toshikazu Kawaguchi, 2023-10-03 |
| living with copd: Living with Copd Nelson Hernan Gonzalez Gallego, 2019-10 COPD is a disease that attacks breathing, causing those who suffer from it in marked deterioration in the quality of life.Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is caused by smoking or by inhalation of irritating substances that are found in the environment and enter the lungs when absorbed by the effect of breathing. Basically, COPD consists in the collapse of alveolar clusters, which, by losing their elasticity, cannot allow gas exchange and they become trapped in the alveoli.COPD is a disease that has no cure, but today there are a large number of drugs that help significantly reduce the effects of it .The purpose of this paper is to publicize my experiences on the management of COPD, since I acquired this disease due to the use of cigarettes. I hope to contribute to the well-being of those who suffer from this disease and, if possible, to obtain a better quality of life. |
| living with copd: How AI Impacts Urban Living and Public Health María Fernanda Cabrera, Bessam Abdulrazak, Hamdi Aloulou, 2020-10-08 This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on String Processing and Information Retrieval, ICOST 2019, held in New York City, NY, USA, in October 2019. The 15 full papers and 5 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions. They cover topics such as: e-health technology design; well-being technology; biomedical and health informatics; and smart environment technology. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors. |
| living with copd: Delivering the benefits of digital health care Candace Imison, 2016 Clinically led improvement, enabled by new technology, is transforming the delivery of health care and our management of population health. Yet strategic decisions about clinical transformation and the associated investment in information and digital technology can all too often be a footnote to NHS board discussions. This needs to change. These decisions need to move centre stage. In what follows, we set out the possibilities to transform health care offered by digital technologies, with important insight about how to grasp these possibilities and benefits from those furthest along their digital journey. We draw on an extensive literature and evidence review, and on interviews with leaders of health care organisations who have been actively pursuing a digital strategy over many years. Many reports about technology-enabled change tend to focus on the large number of exciting future opportunities, but less on how to avoid common pitfalls. We aim to fill this important gap. We want lea ... |
| living with copd: Physical Activities in Daily Life in Patients with COPD Fábio Pitta, 2005 |
| living with copd: The COPD Survival Guide Brenda Walter, 2025-05-06 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term, progressive lung condition that affects millions of people around the world. While there is currently no cure, a diagnosis of COPD doesn't mean the end of a fulfilling and active life. Living Well with COPD is a comprehensive, compassionate, and practical guide designed to help patients, caregivers, and families understand the disease and take proactive steps toward managing it effectively.In this empowering and evidence-based resource, readers will discover that it is entirely possible to live a meaningful, vibrant life despite the limitations of COPD. Written with clarity and care, the book covers everything from understanding the disease process to learning how to take control of daily symptoms and maintain independence for as long as possible.At the heart of Living Well with COPD is the belief that knowledge is power. The book begins by explaining the basics of COPD-its causes, symptoms, and stages-using accessible language for patients and loved ones. Readers will learn how COPD affects the lungs, what to expect as the disease progresses, and how to interpret test results and medical terminology that often seem overwhelming at first.The book goes on to outline a wide range of proven management strategies, including medication options, inhaler use techniques, supplemental oxygen therapy, and the importance of pulmonary rehabilitation programs. It also provides clear guidance on how to create a personalized action plan for handling flare-ups, recognizing early warning signs, and preventing hospitalizations.A key focus of Living Well with COPD is lifestyle adjustment. From nutrition and physical activity to stress management and smoking cessation, the book offers realistic, achievable advice to improve overall quality of life. It includes tips on energy conservation, breathing exercises, and sleep optimization-all aimed at helping individuals regain control over their day-to-day living.Mental health is also a major topic in this book. Many people with COPD struggle with anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation. Living Well with COPD addresses these emotional challenges with empathy and offers resources, coping strategies, and encouragement to help readers foster a positive mindset and build a strong support network.Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with COPD for years, this book serves as a trusted companion in your journey. It includes stories from real patients, checklists, self-assessment tools, and advice for communicating effectively with healthcare providers. Caregivers will also find invaluable information on how to support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being.Living Well with COPD is more than just a medical guide-it is a lifeline. It reminds readers that while COPD is life-changing, it does not have to be life-defining. With the right information, support, and self-care practices, it is absolutely possible to live well, breathe easier, and find joy in every stage of the journey. |
| living with copd: Coping with COPD Elaine Fantle Shimberg, 2007-04-01 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 |
| living with copd: Estate and Financial Planning for People Living with COPD Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD, 2012-11-02 COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. Emphysema and chronic asthmatic bronchitis are the two main conditions that make up COPD. Estate-planning is crucial for those living with a chronic condition, as they must express their preferences whether to receive long-term care at home rather than in a nursing home in the event that they become more disabled, and it is more important for one who has a chronic illness to name a power of attorney. Estate and Financial Planning for People Living with COPD covers all of those topics plus: How to write your will How to determine how much life insurance your family needs How to figure out whether you need a living trust Learn about powers of attorney When to work with a lawyer, if you need to |
| living with copd: 100 Questions & Answers about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Campion E. Quinn, 2005-10 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disabling and potentially fatal illness, and it is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. This resource addresses 100 of the most common questions relating to COPD. |
| living with copd: Better Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Rick Carter, Brooke Nicotra, 1941-12-12 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (Lung) Disease (COPD) makes breathing difficult & can restrict daily activities. This comprehensive guide uses simple, direct language & many illustrations to explain how patients who are determined to take a more active role in managing their own health care can maintain a normal life-style in spite of COPD. The authors describe medical & surgical treatments, & how pulmonary rehabilitation programs play an important role in helping COPD patients maintain & improve lung function, cardiovascular fitness, & their emotional outlook. They explain the principles & practices of rehabilitation, including medications, exercise, the use of supplemental oxygen, nutrition, & smoking cessation. The authors are experts in pulmonary medicine & physiology on the faculty of the University of Texas Health Center in Tyler, Texas, a center for excellence in chest diseases. The perspective of the patient is provided through first-person experiences. In USA, send $29.95 (MA residents add sales tax) per copy (includes Priority Mail delivery) to New Technology Publishing, Inc., POB 1737, Onset, MA 02558-1737. +508-291-1111, +1-617-661-3851 or +1-800-67- APNEA (+ 1-800-672-7632) FAX +1-800-45-APNEA (+1-800-452-7632). Library Distribution: Unique, Quality. Trade: Baker & Taylor, or direct by STOP order. |
| living with copd: COPD Melissa Abramovitz, 2015-01-21 COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and it is the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD is often under-diagnosed and under-treated. This book details how the disease impacts the patient, the care givers, what treatment options are available, and what future holds for people afflicted with COPD. |
| living with copd: COPD in the 21st Century Jadwiga A. Wedzicha, James P. Allinson, Peter M.A. Calverley, 2024-03-01 COPD remains a major cause of ill health, disability, healthcare costs and premature mortality. Scientists and clinicians across many countries have made great efforts to understand this important disease, and these have yielded positive results. This Monograph provides an up-to-date overview of what is happening in this exciting field, both at a basic and a clinical level. Beginning, crucially, with the patient’s perspective, the chapters that follow consider the best way to define COPD, changes in the disease’s incidence and prevalence, and offer new insights into the role of the microbiome in COPD, advances in imaging and treatment options, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. Taken together, these chapters are an important contribution to the Monograph series and the COPD field in general. |
| living with copd: The Experience of Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Nancy V. Felton, 1996 |
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Living Better with COPD - NHLBI, NIH
LIVING BETTER WITH COPD By getting ahead of your symptoms and talking about them with your healthcare provider regularly, you can put yourself on the path to a better quality of life. …
COPD - What Is COPD? | NHLBI, NIH
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Living Better with COPD Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH
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What should I know about managing the home of someone …
Poor indoor air quality can increase the symptoms of COPD and afect how a person with COPD feels in the home. It is important that you work together to manage indoor irritants and …
The COPD Caregiver's Toolkit - NHLBI, NIH
Feb 13, 2024 · The COPD Caregiver's Toolkit Information, advice, and tools from Learn More Breathe Better® and Respiratory Health Association to help care for someone with COPD, …
COPD Videos - NHLBI, NIH
Feb 13, 2024 · How COPD Affects Breathing Learn about COPD's effects on the lungs and common COPD symptoms with this animated video. COPD is a disease that makes it harder to …
The COPD Caregiver s Toolkit - NHLBI, NIH
COPD is a group of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, or both — that block airflow in the lungs. This makes The most common cause of COPD is smoking. Other …
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Nov 2, 2023 · The COPD Foundation offers virtual support groups for those using supplemental oxygen and for those living with COPD and bronchiectasis/NTM (nontuberculous …
Making Healthier Lives for People with COPD - NHLBI, NIH
Nov 16, 2022 · More than 16 million Americans are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and worsens over …
