Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (402 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. You can and will be able to make a significant difference in the quality of your life if you make the commitment to take an active role in managing your disease. -- From the book Armed with good information what can you do? Breathe easier, live longer, enjoy life more! Teri Allen, a registered respiratory therapist who has worked with COPD patients for almost 20 years, shows you how in this clearly written and wonderfully comprehensive guide.While a diagnosis of COPD (a condition that can include emphysema and chronic obstructive bronchitis) can feel devastating, and while symptoms can be debilitating, there is a great deal you can do to experiencemore energy less shortness of breath a fuller, happier life More than 12 million people in the U.S. are currently living with COPD--and an additional 12 million may be undiagnosed--so you are clearly not alone. What's more, as Allen points out, we all have limitations we must navigate. Still, your challenges are real, and that's why Allen created this resource. Patients at every stage of COPD can learn to work with their limitations, rather than against them, in all aspects of life--around the home, out and about, and during flare-ups.You will gain greater control over your disease and your life by learning tobreathe effectively and control coughingbest use medications, including alternative and naturopathic remediesdeal with emotional and psychological issuesidentify your personal symptom triggersexercise safely, choose optimal foods, and quit if you are a smoker Complete with tips on working with doctors, insurance companies and home-care providers, this is smart, accessible information and advice for everyone who has or cares for someone with COPD.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. What do you get when you mix one part savvy girl insight with one part saucy glam-art illustrations? A hip, hilarious trip through city life as we know it. Anyone who has watched an episode of Sex and the City knows that single urban life is harder than it looks The fast pace and glossy trappings place a slick sheen on the city's rough side. So what's a girl to do? Laugh about it, of course Author Alexandra Koslow and illustrator Lysa Hawke's Citybursts is a hilarious, knowing look at dating, friendship, and beauty treatments in the urban jungle. It's a perfect gift for sophisticated women who love magazines, shoes, and socializing--even if they don't live in the city. Some examples of Koslow's snappy nuggets of wisdom: Magnificent manYou look like runway modelBut you cheat like pig. Been dumped, need to shop now My emergency funds are hiding--Credit card is a beacon of light. Lingering at the street tableLeave, come back, leave againCome on back and buy the cheap knockoff Everybody's doing it.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A leading expert answers your questions about how to live to your fullest with COPD.Significant lung damage from smoking, exposure in some jobs, or even diseases such as AIDS and tuberculosis can lead to COPD. Having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can leave you feeling short of breath, sometimes reluctant to go shopping or for a walk because you are afraid of more difficulties. You may have wheezing, tightness in the chest, or frequent coughing. Although you see a doctor for your COPD, you often have questions and need answers. In this concise and practical guide, leading medical expert Donald A. Mahler answers some of the most pressing questions that he has been asked over 30 years of seeing patients with COPD, including? Why am I short of breath?? What medications can treat my COPD?? Can surgery improve COPD?? What are flare-ups?and how can I prevent them?? How can I stop smoking?? What should I do if my breathing isn't getting better?? Can exercise help? If so, which exercises are the most beneficial?? What's the best way to prevent lung infections?? How does COVID-19 affect COPD?? How can I travel with oxygen?? Can I be sexually active with COPD?and much more. Each chapter includes a patient vignette and key points. Tables and boxes offering helpful tips are included throughout. Providing up-to-date, evidence-based content that covers more than just medications, COPD gives you the tools you need to keep active?and thrive.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be devastating. It's important to note, though, that while COPD is debilitating, it is not a death sentence. With proper disease management, people with COPD can expect to live a full and happy life. While there are no magic pills or quick fixes, there are many things COPD sufferers can do to have more energy, less shortness of breath, and an overall better quality of life despite breathlessness or use of home oxygen. This comprehensive guide helps people in any stage of COPD learn to work with their physical limitations rather than against them. Compassionate and clearly written, it covers every aspect of the disease, including the psychological and emotional issues that go along with having COPD, medications and physical therapy, identifying triggers and warning signs, creating an action plan for worsening symptoms, techniques to make breathing easier, working with healthcare providers, and much more.…

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