Living with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, presents
several challenges. The magnitude and wide prevalence of this disease
may shock many who are unaware that one in four deaths in the US
accounts for COPD. But for the estimated 14 million COPD patients in the
US alone and several hundred millions worldwide, there are a number of
things they can do voluntarily to live better and add more years to
life.
COPD is a serious and progressive disease that happens due to inflammation in the airways that leads to permanent lung damage. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause for COPD though other inhaled irritants like chemical fumes and dust are responsible to some extent too. Genetics also plays a role in some cases.
COPD and early diagnosis
Cough lasting for at least 3 months and present for nearly two or more successive years could be COPD. It is a serious condition that may have chronic bronchitis and emphysema occurring together. Once diagnosed, improve your day to day life by following many of these options for self-help.
Maintain a Safer environment
If you are a smoker,
quit smoking before you do anything else. No other one single thing or
set of combined efforts can have the positive effect on advance of COPD
that quitting smoking has.
Since occupational hazards like smoke, chemical dust and fumes, toxic particles further worsen COPD, switch your profession, if you can. Have all painting walls, spraying of disinfectant on plants done when you are not at home.
Expend Less Energy over Tasks
Physical weakness and weight loss affects many COPD sufferers. People with COPD need 10 times more calories just to breathe compared to an individual in normal health. So it's understandable that COPD patients even when seemingly normal in appearance, find even small chores very taxing.
COPD is a serious and progressive disease that happens due to inflammation in the airways that leads to permanent lung damage. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause for COPD though other inhaled irritants like chemical fumes and dust are responsible to some extent too. Genetics also plays a role in some cases.
COPD and early diagnosis
Cough lasting for at least 3 months and present for nearly two or more successive years could be COPD. It is a serious condition that may have chronic bronchitis and emphysema occurring together. Once diagnosed, improve your day to day life by following many of these options for self-help.
Maintain a Safer environment
Since occupational hazards like smoke, chemical dust and fumes, toxic particles further worsen COPD, switch your profession, if you can. Have all painting walls, spraying of disinfectant on plants done when you are not at home.
Expend Less Energy over Tasks
Physical weakness and weight loss affects many COPD sufferers. People with COPD need 10 times more calories just to breathe compared to an individual in normal health. So it's understandable that COPD patients even when seemingly normal in appearance, find even small chores very taxing.
- Aim to live active lives but look to conserve your energy. Use light-weight rolling carts to move stuff around the house.
- Use support bars in bathrooms and stairways to assist walking, rising and moving about.
- Keep things handy and organized and easy to access places. Avoid storing and using spaces above shoulder level.
- Avoid unnecessary tasks and take help when you can, from friends and family members.
- Rest often while doing chores that are unavoidable.
- Practice relaxation techniques that work for you. They can help you cope better with shortness of breath.
- Get adequate sleep and take short breaks of rest through the day to you more energy for things you need to do.
- Pursue hobbies that are not physically demanding.
Diet and Exercise
Though it may not seem to make sense to spend energy exercising both body and spirit benefit from it.
Many patients do not adhere to their medicine regimens. Exercise discipline in taking your medications on time and in the suggested manner.
Despite the challenges you face with COPD, you could still live a life that is enriching and satisfying by making small changes.
Though it may not seem to make sense to spend energy exercising both body and spirit benefit from it.
- Eat small meals several times through the day.
- Eat healthy and prepare meals with foods that cook fast.
- If eating tires you out, opt for less chewy foods.
- Breathing exercising and tips for better posture can give you more air than your lungs seem to hold.
- Daily stretching and short walks can keep your stronger.
Many patients do not adhere to their medicine regimens. Exercise discipline in taking your medications on time and in the suggested manner.
Despite the challenges you face with COPD, you could still live a life that is enriching and satisfying by making small changes.
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