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… Sarah's Story: Dealing With the Emotions From COPD On this page: … years to quit, but I just couldn't," says Sarah, 67. "But when my doctor told me I had COPD, I knew I really had to do …
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… Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Related … Getting Started Before you start a new exercise program, talk to your doctor about how and when to …
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… Linda's Story: Getting Active When You Have Prediabetes On this page: Linda's Story … to fit activity into her day. "My trick is to not call it 'exercise.' Instead, I just look for ways to add small …
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… COPD Action Plan On this page: Overview Overview Knowing how … you peace of mind. This is true for everyday care and for when your symptoms get worse. When your symptoms suddenly … Take daily medicines for COPD. Eat well and get regular exercise. Avoid cigarette smoke and other triggers, such as …
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… Lung Function in COPD On this page: Overview Overview Lung function means how well your lungs work. When you have COPD, your lungs can't move as much air in and …
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… COPD Flare-Ups On this page: Overview Overview At times, your symptoms may suddenly flare up and get much worse. This … is called a COPD exacerbation (say "ig-ZAS-ur-BAY-shun"). When this happens, your usual symptoms quickly get worse and …
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… Nebulizer for COPD Treatment On this page: Overview … is a tool that delivers liquid medicine as a fine mist. You breathe in the medicine through a mouthpiece or face … A tabletop unit plugs into a wall outlet. All nebulizers have parts that need to be washed and air-dried each time …
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… COPD's Effect on the Lungs On this page: Overview Related … Overview COPD slowly damages the lungs and affects how you breathe. COPD's effect on breathing In COPD, the airways … tubes) become inflamed and narrowed. They tend to collapse when you breathe out and can become clogged with mucus . …
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… Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Related … anyone else. Here are some tips for eating a healthy diet when you're breastfeeding. Get help from a registered …
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… COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers Actionset Overview You can help reduce flare-ups of your COPD by learning what the triggers are and avoiding them. Pay … with a special air (HEPA) filter. Avoid strong chemicals and aerosol sprays. Consider using natural cleaners, …
