Tag: COPD
COPD and Allergies
Indoor and outdoor allergens may worsen COPD symptoms, including asthma. Avoiding them is your best course of action, but what do you do if you can’t?
Build an Action Plan for COPD Flare Ups
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms can come and go. When symptoms get worse, either suddenly or over a period of days, it’s called a COPD flare-up. If you experience COPD flare-ups, make an action plan to help shorten or reduce your symptoms.
All About Nebulizers
Ready to manage your COPD from the convenience of your own home? If the answer is “yes,” then it’s time to learn about nebulizers.
COPD Warning Signs
For COPD patients — managing your health at home includes self-checks to know if you are in the RED, YELLOW or GREEN zone and what to do.
The Facts About COPD and Preventing Lung Infections
Lung infections are common and treatable, but they can be serious for people with lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Having COPD makes hospitalization and complications from a lung infection more likely. Severe lung infections can cause permanent damage and may be life-threatening. Managing your COPD and other conditions is key to preventing lung infections.
Questions To Ask Your Doctor or Pharmacist About Your COPD Medications
When your doctor diagnosed you with COPD, you were most likely prescribed medications to help you manage your symptoms. Many of these medications are to help with your breathing and prevent your symptoms from getting worse. Asking your doctor and/or pharmacist the right questions can keep you on the right track.
The 6 Most Common Triggers for COPD
COPD triggers can be anywhere – in perfume, cigarette smoke, even the temperature of the air. Here are the top 6 and how to avoid them.
COPD and Cold Weather: Top Tips to Stay Healthy
When the thermostat dips below 40 degrees, that causes drier air which can create problems for patients with COPD. Here are the top tips for staying healthy in colder weather.
Carbohydrates and COPD
Did you know the food you eat can affect your breathing, especially when you have COPD? It all starts with metabolism, the process in your cells that changes food into energy. Learn about how carbs affect COPD.
5 Ways to Manage Your COPD Medications Better
Taking your COPD medications as prescribed is important, especially since they can help manage your disease and maintain your quality of life. Here are five ways to manage your COPD medications better.