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The COPD Solution

Author : Dawn Lesley Fielding
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN 13 : 073821826X
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (382 download)

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Book Synopsis The COPD Solution by : Dawn Lesley Fielding

Download or read book The COPD Solution written by Dawn Lesley Fielding and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you can't breathe, nothing else matters. If you are one of the 15 million Americans diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), you know what it's like to struggle to breathe. You know what it's like to sacrifice your favorite activities to a chronic illness that changes everything from your work life to how you take your meals. But there is help -- and hope. Respiratory Therapist Dawn Lesley Fielding shares the program she has used in her own practice -- with an astonishing 100% success rate—offering techniques and tools to make breathing easier and improve your overall health. This practical, accessible, step-by-step guide explains... what COPD is and how it affects your breathing the most up-to-date medication and treatment options how to track symptoms and medications essential breathing techniques to improve oxygen intake strategies for healthy nutrition and gentle exercise what to eat and what to avoid, with lists of key COPD foods With stories from others with this condition, easy charts for managing everything from your medications to your symptoms, as well as hands-on tips for you and your loved ones, The COPD Solution is your guide to reclaiming your life and living fully with COPD.

Live Your Life with COPD

Author : Jane M. Martin
Publisher : Infinity Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780741464354
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (643 download)

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Book Synopsis Live Your Life with COPD by : Jane M. Martin

Download or read book Live Your Life with COPD written by Jane M. Martin and published by Infinity Pub. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides weekly advice for living with COPD, with information on such topics as family relationships, emotional issues, using oxygen, and medications.

COPD

Author : Donald A. Mahler
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781421443355
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (433 download)

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Book Synopsis COPD by : Donald A. Mahler

Download or read book COPD written by Donald A. Mahler and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Complete Guide to Understanding and Living with COPD

Author : R. D. Martin
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781449946890
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (468 download)

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Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to Understanding and Living with COPD by : R. D. Martin

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Understanding and Living with COPD written by R. D. Martin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010-03-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Emphysema and chronic bronchitis"--Cover.

A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309212197
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Book Synopsis A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases by : Institute of Medicine

Download or read book A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic diseases are common and costly, yet they are also among the most preventable health problems. Comprehensive and accurate disease surveillance systems are needed to implement successful efforts which will reduce the burden of chronic diseases on the U.S. population. A number of sources of surveillance data-including population surveys, cohort studies, disease registries, administrative health data, and vital statistics-contribute critical information about chronic disease. But no central surveillance system provides the information needed to analyze how chronic disease impacts the U.S. population, to identify public health priorities, or to track the progress of preventive efforts. A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases outlines a conceptual framework for building a national chronic disease surveillance system focused primarily on cardiovascular and chronic lung diseases. This system should be capable of providing data on disparities in incidence and prevalence of the diseases by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, along with data on disease risk factors, clinical care delivery, and functional health outcomes. This coordinated surveillance system is needed to integrate and expand existing information across the multiple levels of decision making in order to generate actionable, timely knowledge for a range of stakeholders at the local, state or regional, and national levels. The recommendations presented in A Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases focus on data collection, resource allocation, monitoring activities, and implementation. The report also recommends that systems evolve along with new knowledge about emerging risk factors, advancing technologies, and new understanding of the basis for disease. This report will inform decision-making among federal health agencies, especially the Department of Health and Human Services; public health and clinical practitioners; non-governmental organizations; and policy makers, among others.

COPD For Dummies

Author : Kevin Felner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118068432
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis COPD For Dummies by : Kevin Felner

Download or read book COPD For Dummies written by Kevin Felner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your home COPD friendly Your reassuring guide to understanding and managing COPD and getting on with your life Want to know more about COPD? This straightforward guide provides clear information about this progressive disease, explaining how to recognize the warning signs, get diagnosed, and choose the best treatment. You'll see how diet, exercise, and medication affect your symptoms and make your life easier. Discover how to: Know your risk factors Find the right doctors Quit smoking, start exercising, and change your diet Improve your overall health Prepare for emergencies Help loved ones with COPD

Breathe Easy

Author : Donald A. Mahler, MD
Publisher : University Press of New England
ISBN 13 : 1512600806
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (126 download)

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Book Synopsis Breathe Easy by : Donald A. Mahler, MD

Download or read book Breathe Easy written by Donald A. Mahler, MD and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people don't think about breathing; it is an automatic, unconscious act. However, the majority of those with asthma (26 million Americans); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD (24 million Americans); or interstitial lung disease (1-2 million Americans) are aware of their shortness of breath because it interferes with work or other daily activities. As a result, these individuals seek medical attention for diagnosis and treatment. Breathe Easy, written by a pulmonologist, explains what constitutes normal breathing, what causes someone to feel short of breath, and what can be done to improve one's breathing. In chapters on asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease, Dr. Donald A. Mahler addresses the origins and treatments of these conditions, and offers advice for both standard and alternative therapies to breathe easy. Other chapters describe how we breathe, how to understand respiratory difficulties like chronic shortness of breath, the correct use of inhalers, the effects of aging on the brain and body, and the benefits of exercise. His final chapter provides valuable advice about traveling with oxygen. Illustrated with over fifty enlightening medical graphics, Breathe Easy offers a complete and compact guide for the millions of Americans who are limited by their breathing.

Courage and Information for Life with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Author : Rick Carter
Publisher : New Technology Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781882431076
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (31 download)

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Book Synopsis Courage and Information for Life with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by : Rick Carter

Download or read book Courage and Information for Life with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease written by Rick Carter and published by New Technology Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People with COPD can work with their doctors and families to actively manage their own health care to minimize the impact of COPD, feel better, and enjoy a fuller, more satisfying life. This comprehensive guide combines the experience and insights of a courageous patient (Tucker) with the expertise of pulmonary medicine (Nicotra; Tiep, an authority on rehabilitation; petty director of the NIH educational program in COPD), psychology (Knowles) and rehabilitation physiology (Carter). The authors show the way to communication and collaboration between the doctor and the person with COPD, while "Family Matters," includes his or her family. They explain medical and surgical treatment, how to maintain and improve lung function, cardiovascular fitness, and emotional outlook; using medications, exercise, supplemental oxygen, nutrition, smoking cessation, rehabilitation, as well as options for managing severe disease. "This is a can't-be-put-down book, you are totally drawn into the life of Jo-Von Tucker, her hopes, fears, and fighting spirit. Everyone who reads this book will be enriched. What everyone needs-knowledge given with a loving and understanding heart." - Ann E. Kennedy, COPD patient. "Almost everything there is to know about COPD." - Henry Cold, MD, in Advance for Managers of Respirator Care. Tel: 1-800-672-7632. Fax: 1-800-452-7632, email Distribution: Unique, Quality, Baker & Taylor, or direct by STOP order. In USA, send $24.95 (MA residents add sales tax) (plus $5.00 Priority Mail delivery) to New Technology Publishing, Inc., POB 1737 Onset Ma 02558-1737.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations

Author : Jadwiga A. Wedzicha
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420070878
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations by : Jadwiga A. Wedzicha

Download or read book Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations written by Jadwiga A. Wedzicha and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-09-22 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations covers the definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, mechanisms, and treatment associated with COPD exacerbations. This text also addresses imaging and how it plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and study of exacerbations.Written by today's top experts, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbat

Every Breath I Take

Author : Rick Hodder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780773761445
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (614 download)

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Book Synopsis Every Breath I Take by : Rick Hodder

Download or read book Every Breath I Take written by Rick Hodder and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unless you suffer from COPD, you've probably never heard of it. But as the statistics show, there are plenty of people living with the disease and doing remarkably well. Every Breath I Take tells their stories: the changes they've made to their lives, the choices they've faced, their successes and their failures.

Natural Therapies for Emphysema and COPD

Author : Robert J. Green
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1620551217
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (25 download)

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Book Synopsis Natural Therapies for Emphysema and COPD by : Robert J. Green

Download or read book Natural Therapies for Emphysema and COPD written by Robert J. Green and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-04-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to address emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from a nutritional and alternative medicine approach • Explains the benefits of detoxification, dietary changes, and food combining • Details 45 suggested herbs and 26 nutritional supplements as well as information on how to stop smoking Approximately 35 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with some form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)--emphysema constituting 18 million of that group. Worldwide, as many as 293 million people suffer with these conditions. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in America, claiming nearly 120,000 lives annually. Yet conventional approaches to treatment, with their regimens of drugs and unceasing physical therapy, provide neither cure nor significant relief. In Natural Therapies for Emphysema and COPD, Robert Green shows that alternative holistic therapies ranging from herbs to homeopathy offer great promise in relieving COPD’s debilitating symptoms. Starting with the basics of the physiology of respiration, Green presents a comprehensive program that includes detoxification, dietary changes, nutritional supplements, and herbal medicine; breathing techniques and exercise options such as aerobics, yoga, qigong, and tai chi; and alternative therapies such as homeopathy, acupuncture, and massage--noting how and why each therapy works. He also details how to stop smoking, includes resources for alternative health practitioners, and provides sources for the alternative products recommended.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Author : Anne E. Holland
Publisher : European Respiratory Society
ISBN 13 : 1849841403
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (498 download)

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Download or read book Pulmonary Rehabilitation written by Anne E. Holland and published by European Respiratory Society. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective treatment for people with a range of chronic lung diseases. In recent years, there have been substantial advances in the science underpinning pulmonary rehabilitation. Advances have been seen in the patient groups in whom it is indicated; in the breadth of programme content; in new methods of delivery; and not least, in important outcomes. This Monograph brings together scientific and clinical expertise in pulmonary rehabilitation, with the aim of optimising its delivery in clinical practice.

How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease

Author : United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 728 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease written by United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.

Living Well with Chronic Illness

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309221277
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Book Synopsis Living Well with Chronic Illness by : Institute of Medicine

Download or read book Living Well with Chronic Illness written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, chronic diseases currently account for 70 percent of all deaths, and close to 48 million Americans report a disability related to a chronic condition. Today, about one in four Americans have multiple diseases and the prevalence and burden of chronic disease in the elderly and racial/ethnic minorities are notably disproportionate. Chronic disease has now emerged as a major public health problem and it threatens not only population health, but our social and economic welfare. Living Well with Chronic Disease identifies the population-based public health actions that can help reduce disability and improve functioning and quality of life among individuals who are at risk of developing a chronic disease and those with one or more diseases. The book recommends that all major federally funded programmatic and research initiatives in health include an evaluation on health-related quality of life and functional status. Also, the book recommends increasing support for implementation research on how to disseminate effective longterm lifestyle interventions in community-based settings that improve living well with chronic disease. Living Well with Chronic Disease uses three frameworks and considers diseases such as heart disease and stroke, diabetes, depression, and respiratory problems. The book's recommendations will inform policy makers concerned with health reform in public- and private-sectors and also managers of communitybased and public-health intervention programs, private and public research funders, and patients living with one or more chronic conditions.

Breathe Well and Live Well with COPD

Author : Janet Brindley
Publisher : Singing Dragon
ISBN 13 : 0857011324
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Book Synopsis Breathe Well and Live Well with COPD by : Janet Brindley

Download or read book Breathe Well and Live Well with COPD written by Janet Brindley and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2013-09-21 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practising regular breathing exercises helps to develop healthy breathing patterns, which can lessen the effects of breathing difficulties caused by COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). This is a short, practical guide to using new therapeutic breathing exercises which focus on techniques to reduce breathlessness and control coughing to help you to get the most out of every breath. The exercises are simple, easy to follow, and designed to work alongside usual medical care. No special equipment is necessary, you can practise in your own home at your own pace, and this illustrated guide contains all the information you need to get started. This handbook will be perfect for anyone with COPD who wants to help manage their breathing difficulties, coughing and fatigue with simple and effective techniques. Professionals working with COPD sufferers, such as physiotherapists, physical therapists and carers, will also find the book of interest.

Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Author : Laura Blackler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470517987
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (179 download)

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Book Synopsis Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by : Laura Blackler

Download or read book Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease written by Laura Blackler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is increasing rapidly worldwide and it's predicted that by 2020 it will represent the third leading cause of death. Sadly, this slow-progressing debilitating disease not only affects the individual but also has consequences for the family. More positively, the urgent need to improve the care offered and to raise the public profile of the condition has now been recognised. Healthcare providers play a central role in this, through health education, early diagnosis and better management through all stages of the disease. Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease provides an insight into this debilitative condition. The book aims to develop nurses' and allied health professionals' knowledge and skills in caring for individuals with COPD. It takes the reader on a journey from diagnosis through to end-of-life care and examines: Initial diagnosis and symptom management Smoking cessation Pulmonary rehabilitation The management of acute episodes The role of each member of the multi-disciplinary team Quality of life, including nutrition, fatigue management and leisure activities The future for the care and management of people with the condition. Healthcare professionals from multi-disciplinary teams have contributed to this book to demonstrate that a co-ordinated approach for these patients is required across both primary and secondary care. Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be utilised by nurses and allied health professionals caring for patients at all stages of their disease.

Inclusive Design

Author : P.John Clarkson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447100018
Total Pages : 611 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Download or read book Inclusive Design written by P.John Clarkson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inclusive Design: What's in It for Me? presents a comprehensive review of current practice in inclusive design. With emphasis on new ideas for improvement and arguments for wider implementation in future, a unique combination of leading opinions on inclusive design from both industry and academia are offered. The theme throughout encourages a positive view of inclusive design as a good and profitable process and to produce a change to more effective approaches to "design for all". Inclusive Design is composed of two parts with a common chapter structure so that the business and design arguments in favour of inclusive design can be easily compared and assimilated: The Business Case presents the industrial and management benefits of inclusive design. It concentrates on demographic, legal and ethical reasons for all businesses being better off taking inclusivity into account in the design of their products or services. Case histories demonstrating the commercial success of inclusive design are drawn from the experiences of companies such as Tesco, Fiat and The Royal Mail. The Designers' Case focuses on the factors a designer needs to take into account when dealing with inclusivity. "Who is going to use my design?" "What do they need from my design?" "How do I take any medical needs into account?" "Just how "inclusive" is my design?" are all questions answered in this section which presents the necessary tools for effective inclusive design. This part of the book aims to convince a designer that inclusive design is a realistic goal. Inclusive Design will appeal to designers, researchers and students and to managers making decisions about the research and design strategies of their companies.