Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) describes a group of respiratory conditions. These conditions affect over 16 million Americans (CDC), and the most common of them are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is progressive, so it gets worse over time, eventually leading to death.
If you have been diagnosed with COPD, here are a couple of ways to slow down its progression and improve your quality of life:
- Stop Smoking: Smoking is the dominant cause of COPD, and over 85% of patients are either heavy smokers or people that smoked heavily in the past. Once you stop smoking, the symptoms of the disease are alleviated and the body becomes more receptive to treatment.
- Avoid Irritants: Secondhand smoke, air pollutants, and dust irritate the lungs and worsen the symptoms of COPD. Avoid anything that will bother your lungs or compromise your breathing.
- Exercise More: Shortness of breath is a major symptom of COPD. By exercising regularly, you strengthen the lung muscles, making breathing and daily tasks easier. Start with stretching and light walking before moving up to more intense cardiovascular exercises.
- Eat Better: A healthy diet boosts the immune system, reducing the severity of COPD symptoms and improving general wellbeing. Eat larger quantities of complex carbohydrates and fiber.
- Partake in a Clinical Trial: Pharmaceutical companies are constantly working on new medications to reduce the symptoms of COPD. This provides an opportunity for patients to access promising drugs even before they enter the market.
COPD patients interested in taking part in a clinical trial should visit the DM Clinical website, you may qualify for an ongoing study. For any inquiries, call 281-517-0550.
Jacob Smith
I was told I had emphysema in 2009 when I was 45 years old. I smoked for 11 years, but quit smoking as soon as I was told that I had COPD. Quitting smoking was the hardest thing I ever did. But I knew I would die if I didn’t. My health was getting so bad that I needed oxygen 24/7 and was down to 92lbs. Thankfully, in 2019 I got a natural herbal prescription from a friend. It saved my life. I no longer needed oxygen and was able to climb stairs, dance, and travel the world.This is their website www multivitamincare org
Jennifer Logullo
If only there was a cure! Until then, there are some additional helpful tips in this article as well: https://www.harmonyhomehealth.com/communicating-about-your-copd/
Cali Blake
I’m 61 years old and female. I was diagnosed a couple of months ago with COPD and I was beyond scared! My lung function test indicated 49% capacity. After having had the flu a year ago, the shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pains continued even after being treated with antibiotics. I’ve been smoking two packs a day for 36 years. Being born without a sternum caused my ribs to be curled just one inch away from my spine, resulting in underdeveloped lungs. At age 34 I had surgery and it was fixed. Unfortunately, my smoking just caused more damage to my already underdeveloped lungs. The problem was having is that I enjoy smoking and don’t want to give up! Have tried twice before and nearly went crazy and don’t want to go through that again. I saw the fear in my family’s eyes when I told them about my COPD then they start to find solutions on their own to help my condition. It was not known then how dangerous cigarettes were for us, and it seemed everybody smoked but I was able to get rid of my COPD lung condition through the help of MULTIVITAMIN HERBAL CURE my husband bought, multivitamincare. org has the right herbal formula to help you get rid and repair any lung conditions and cure you totally with their natural organic herbs. I wish anybody who starts smoking at a young age would realize what will eventually happen to their bodies if they continue that vile habit throughout their life.