Living with a serious disease like COPD can be scary, stressful, and sometimes even overwhelming. Just the feeling of shortness of breath, the main symptom of COPD, can be a very frightening sensation.
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How to Handle the Emotional Aspects of COPD
Feb 28, 2018 4:22:52 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Tips and Hacks
21 Healthy Foods You Should Eat if You Have COPD
Feb 28, 2018 4:22:40 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Tips and Hacks
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If you or someone you love has COPD, you might be concerned about diet and nutrition. What kinds of foods should you eat to stay healthy, and what should you avoid?
The First Triple Therapy for COPD Patients Trelegy Ellipta Gets FDA Approval
Feb 28, 2018 3:41:53 AM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment
According to a company press release, officials with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Trelegy Ellipta, a once-daily, triple therapy, fluticasone furoate/umeclidinum/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI) for the long-term maintenance treatment of patients diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
How to Avoid the Cold, the Flu, and Pneumonia if You Have COPD
Feb 27, 2018 2:24:10 PM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Tips and Hacks
If you have COPD, then you know that getting sick can wreak havoc on your daily life. Even common illnesses like the cold or flu can significantly increase your COPD symptoms and, in serious cases, even land you in the hospital.
13 Tips to Help You Get a Better Night's Sleep with COPD
Feb 27, 2018 2:19:52 PM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Tips and Hacks, portable oxygen concentrator, oxygen therapy
Getting enough sleep is a daily challenge for many people with COPD. Between coughing, breathing troubles, and shortness of breath, it's no wonder that the disease makes it difficult to relax and sleep soundly at night.
13 Tips for Reducing COPD-Related Fatigue
Feb 27, 2018 2:15:26 PM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Tips and Hacks, diet, oxygen therapy
If you have COPD, you're probably no stranger to feeling drained, tired, and lethargic. Fatigue is a common problem for COPD patients, and a serious one at that. Fatigue is a common culprit behind exercise avoidance and sedentary living, which causes many patients to experience a quicker physical decline.
15 Practical Ways to Prevent COPD Exacerbations
Feb 27, 2018 1:45:45 PM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Tips and Hacks, portable oxygen concentrator, oxygen therapy
If you have COPD, then you know that it can be dangerous when your symptoms suddenly get worse. That's why preventing flare-ups and exacerbations is one of the main goals of treatment for people with COPD.
COPD and Alcohol: The Truth About the Risks
Feb 27, 2018 1:37:34 PM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, diet
If you have COPD, you're probably especially concerned about making healthy diet and lifestyle choices. You have to maintain your health carefully to prevent the disease from progressing, and that means eating nutritious foods and avoiding unhealthy and toxic substances.
COPD and Panic Attacks: How to Manage Your Anxiety
Feb 27, 2018 1:33:20 PM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Tips and Hacks
Many people with COPD also struggle with anxiety. It's an understandable reaction to the daily worries and hardships of living with a chronic disease. However, for patients who don't find ways to treat their anxiety and manage it in healthy ways, that anxiety can grow to the point that it causes serious problems and affects many aspects of their lives.
Pet Therapy Can Improve Your Quality of Life with COPD
Feb 27, 2018 1:30:46 PM / by Duke Reeves posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Tips and Hacks
COPD is a life-long, chronic disease that can cause a great deal of stress, anxiety, and physical discomfort. Because of this, people with COPD often have to grapple with depression and other psychological issues as a result of living with this difficult disease.