COPD for Dummies

Name: COPD for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470247570

ISBN-10: 0470247576

ISBN-13: 9780470247570

Edition: 2008

Authors: Kevin Felner, Meg Schneider

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COPD For Dummies serves as a clear, concise guide to dealing with and living well with COPD. Sufferers will discover how to navigate activities of daily living, from comfortably sitting in a chair watching television to continuing work. COPD For Dummies provides practical information for COPD patients, families and caregivers everywhere. It will also cover the psychological and physiological impacts of lung disease, offering suggestions on exercise programs, relaxation techniques, travel precautions, diet, and more. In addition, COPD can also occur in people who have had long-term exposure to things that can irritate your lungs, like certain chemicals, dust, or fumes in the workplace. This…

Book details

List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/5/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.20" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.166
Language: English



Introduction



Every Breath You Take: The Who, What, and Why of COPD



Understanding COPD



How Your Lungs Work



COPD Risk Factors



Catching Your Breath: Treating COPD



The Diagnosis and What It Means



The Emotional Impact of COPD



Building Your Healthcare Team



COPD Treatment Goals



Drug Treatments



Surgery and Alternative Treatments



In the Next Breath: Managing Your Overall Health



The First, Best Thing You Can Do: Quit Smoking



Nutrition and Weight Management



Getting Motivated to Move



Breathing Easier: Living with COPD



A Day in Your Life with COPD



Making Your Home You-Friendly



Clearing the Air at Home



Preparing for Emergencies



Helping a Loved One with COPD



The Part of Tens



Ten Things to Avoid if You Have COPD



Ten Myths about COPD



Ten Strategies for Coping with COPD



Ten



Glossary


Index