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THE COMPLETE COPD GUIDE FOR ADULTS OVER 50: Practical Strategies for Healthy Breathing, Understanding, and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Tapa blanda

Walker, Elizabeth G.

 
9798192874493: THE COMPLETE COPD GUIDE FOR ADULTS OVER 50: Practical Strategies for Healthy Breathing, Understanding, and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Sinopsis

Living with COPD can change the way you breathe, move, work, sleep, and enjoy everyday life. But a COPD diagnosis does not mean you have to give up your independence or the activities that matter most to you.
The Complete COPD Guide for Adults Over 50 was written to provide clear, practical guidance for understanding and managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease without overwhelming medical jargon. It explains what COPD is, how it affects the lungs, its common symptoms and causes, and what to expect during diagnosis and treatment.
Inside, readers will learn about medications and inhaler techniques, breathing exercises, exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation, nutrition, sleep, managing everyday activities, recognizing and responding to flare-ups, and protecting their lungs from further problems. The book also addresses emotional well-being, maintaining independence, traveling, and supporting a loved one with COPD.
Most importantly, the book focuses on practical self-management. Readers are guided to understand their personal baseline, track symptoms, organize medications, prepare for medical appointments, plan for flare-ups, and work more effectively with their health care team.
The book concludes with a 30-Day COPD Starter Plan, designed to help readers gradually turn the information they have learned into manageable daily habits.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with COPD for years, or are caring for someone with the condition, this book offers a practical roadmap for understanding COPD, managing your breathing, staying active, protecting your independence, and moving forward with greater confidence.

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