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Supporting a Loved One with COPD

Posted by Cory Luckner on Feb 21, 2018 11:33:10 AM

 

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Topics: COPD, Depression, Lung Health

How Your Social Ties Affect COPD Treatment

Posted by Lisa Burkhart on Jul 26, 2017 10:39:42 PM

Maintaining social contacts with family and friends is important for all aspects of life. Having a close friend to lean on during hard times or someone to share the fun times with is essential. It can ease the pain and amplify the good times but what about physical ailments? There have been several social science studies conducted that indeed confirm that there is a definite link between social relationships and health outcomes. In fact the American Journal of Managed Care has stated that socially isolated people have a 43% risk of illness reoccurrence, a 64% higher risk of contracting a serious illness, and an astounding 69% higher risk of all-cause mortality whether it be from heart attack, chronic illness, or any variety and combination of health issues.

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Topics: COPD, COPD Treatment, Depression

Insomnia with COPD: How to Improve Your Sleep Quality

Posted by Eden Coleman on May 5, 2016 9:09:40 AM

There is nothing more refreshing than waking up after a full night’s rest. However, when diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may not have the same experience. But you’re not alone.

In fact, up to 50% of people diagnosed with COPD report experiencing some level of insomnia. Such as sleep disruptions, trouble sleeping well throughout the night, or difficulty falling asleep.

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Topics: COPD, Sleep Apnea, Depression

COPD and Depression: How Can You Take Your Life Back?

Posted by Duke on Apr 1, 2016 8:24:55 AM

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not an easy disease to manage, as you may already know. The numerous symptoms that limit your ability to do things, the wide array of commonly linked diseases and illnesses, and thinking about life before your diagnosis all contribute to the difficulties you may have managing your disease.

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Topics: COPD, COPD Treatment, Depression

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