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COPD and Panic Attacks

Posted by Cory Luckner on Oct 17, 2017 6:35:02 AM

 

 

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Topics: COPD, Stress Management

Practices from the Far East that can Help COPD

Posted by Lisa Burkhart on Aug 15, 2017 6:53:58 PM

Earlier this week we discussed some Far East medical practices that may be helpful for COPD patients or those with other respiratory illnesses. Many exercises such as Tai Chi, Qigong, or Yoga contain a mindful breathing component that can be helpful for oxygen patients as well. In addition to lung capacity, many with lung diseases also battle, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. These exercises have have also been proven beneficial for those conditions.

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Topics: COPD, COPD Treatment, Exercise, Stress Management

Guest Post: How to Beat Stress and Anxiety Around the Holidays

Posted by Jennifer Scott on Dec 16, 2016 8:00:00 AM
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Topics: COPD, Stress Management

17 COPD Stress Management Techniques

Posted by Eden Coleman on Mar 16, 2016 2:26:21 PM

Everyone faces some level of stress during their day to day life, stress is just a part of life. However, when diagnosed with a chronic lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the effects of stress on the body are worsened. Due to breathlessness, fatigue, the development of a lung infection, or the rise of new or worsening symptoms as the results of an exacerbation (flare up). COPD patients have more than 3 times the odds of developing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) than someone without COPD.

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Topics: COPD, Stress Management

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