Aprende lo que es EPOC y como puede ayudarte tu equipo médico para controlarla.
Este video te muestra los pasos para limpiar tu inhalador.
Este video te muestra la manera de cebar tu inhalador.
Este video muestra cómo usar un inhalador de disco con polvo seco.
Este video muestra la manera de usar el inhalador Twist con polvo seco.
Este video te muestra cómo usar un nebulizador.
Este video muestra cómo usar el inhalador con esteroides.
Este video muestra cómo usar un inhalador sin espaciador (método de boca cerrada).
Este video muestra cómo usar un inhalador con espaciador.
Este video muestra cómo usar un inhalador con el método de boca abierta.
Vea este programa para entender qué es la EPOC, cómo afecta los pulmones y la importancia de tomar sus medicamentos y trabajar con su equipo médico para desarrollar un plan de tratamiento.
Vea esto para ayudarlo a entender lo que pasa cuando tiene una recaída de EPOC y qué hacer si esto sucediera.
Aprenda algunas técnicas comunes que pueden ayudarlo a dejar de fumar -este es el más común hábito que provoca EPOC.
Un inhalador de dosis medida envía determinada cantidad de medicamento a las vías respiratorias. Debe usar el inhalador correctamente para que éste funcione.
Observe este video para ver una introducción a los distintos tipos de dispositivos para la terapia con oxígeno.
Observe el video para comprender la razón por si le recetan terapia de oxígeno, y cómo puede ayudarlo en su vida diaria.
Con este video aprende las técnicas de higiene bronquial y cómo ayudan a eliminar la mucosidad de sus pulmones para que respire mejor.
Con este video va a comprender que, si tiene un peso saludable, sigue una dieta saludable, y cómo come, todo afecta la manera de sentirse con EPOC.
Al ver este video va a ayudar a entender la importancia de la actividad física cuando se tiene una EPOC.
Este video va ayudarlo a saber que es importante que encuentre maneras de conservar energía a través del día si tiene una EPOC.
Con este video va a comprender que, si tiene una EPOC, y se une a un programa de rehabilitación pulmonar, esto lo puede ayudar a hacer más en su vida diaria.
Vea este video para ayudarlo a entender la manera como puede enfrentar la depresión y otras emociones negativas cuando se vive con una EPOC.
Este video es la historia de un paciente, Marilyn, quien tiene EPOC.
Este video es la historia de un paciente, Michael, quien tiene EPOC.
Más de 30 millones de Americanos viven con la EPOC, o enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. Entérate por medio de los especialistas y pacientes que viven con ésta enfermedad, de cuáles son las causas, los síntomas y el tratamiento para la EPOC.
El vivir una vida saludable con la EPOC requiere de poner atención a los medicamentos, el ejercicio y otros hábitos saludables. Los especialistas de los pulmones explican que controlar la calidad del aire, evitar alguna infección y dejar de fumar, son de vital importancia para mantener sanos los pulmones.
Aprende a identificar síntomas preocupantes y causas que provocan la EPOC, con la ayuda de pacientes que viven con EPOC y los especialistas en pulmones.
La rehabilitación pulmonar, es un programa que te ayuda a aprender cómo manejar la EPOC. Entérate más sobre cómo te puede ayudar a respirar mejor y controlar tanto el estrés físico como el emotivo, provocados por la EPOC.
When someone you love has chronic lung disease, such as COPD, it can change both of your lives. As a caregiver, you may have to support your loved one in new ways.
For someone with chronic lung disease, visits with the healthcare provider are key for good health. Encourage your loved one to take the lead in their care. Then give them support as needed. Read on to learn how you can help.
Coping with the physical limitations of chronic lung disease can be a challenge for both your loved one and you. But you can each take steps to simplify your daily routine.
If you have a chronic lung disease, you may have trouble sleeping. Here are some tips to help you sleep better.
When you have COPD, you may have a cough that won't go away. This is called a chronic cough.
When you have COPD, it is common to have wheezing or chest tightness. Wheezing is a whistling or squeaking sound when you breathe. Chest tightness may feel like it is hard to take a deep breath.
When you have COPD, you may have extra mucus. COPD harms your airways, and they make more mucus than normal. The mucus builds up.
During this surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged part of the lung. This allows the rest of the lung to work better.
When you have COPD, it is common to feel tired. This is known as fatigue.
COPD doesn't cause diabetes, but it can make it more difficult to control the symptoms of diabetes.
People who have A1AD have low levels of a protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin in their blood. This protein is made in the liver. Not having enough of the protein in your blood can lead to COPD.
If you have COPD, you may also have asthma. A disease called asthma-COPD overlap includes parts of both conditions. Read on for details about symptoms, treatment, and self-care tips.
You may have chronic bronchitis if you cough up mucus and feel short of breath for at least 3 months each year, for 2 or more years in a row. Read on to learn more.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that limit the flow of air into and out of the lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, most often caused by heavy, long-time cigarette smoking. It can also include chronic asthma.
When you have COPD, you're more likely to develop a lung infection (pneumonia) with a cold or the flu. To stay healthier, avoid contact with germs. Get prompt treatment at the first sign of illness.
Emphysema is a type of lung disease. It limits the movement of air into and out of your lungs, making it harder to breathe.
You can do many things to help control COPD. Sticking to your treatment plan may not always be easy, but feeling your best depends on it. Read on for some pulmonary rehab programs, support groups, and other resources that can help you.
When you have chronic lung disease, exercise is an important part of your treatment. Read on for helpful tips to get you started safely.
To reduce the chances of fire and other hazards, you need to follow guidelines when using your oxygen unit.
Smoking damages your lungs and makes it harder to breathe. Read on for helpful tips and information on quitting.
Stress and anxiety can make breathing harder. When it's hard to breathe, it's natural to get anxious and start to panic. This makes you even more short of breath. This sequence is known as the dyspnea cycle, and it's common among people with COPD. The good news is, you have the power to break the cycle.
Bronchodilators are medicines that help open the bronchial tubes (airways) of the lungs. This allows more air to flow through them. Bronchodilators work by relaxing the smooth muscles that line the airways. This makes the airways open wider and allows air to leave the lungs.
You have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Here is how you can take care of yourself at home.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. Here are suggestions for home care and pulmonary rehab.
Here is home care information for after you're diagnosed with emphysema.
Using oxygen doesn't mean you can't travel. You just need to plan ahead. Read on for helpful tips to get you started.
Pursed-lip breathing can help you get more oxygen into your lungs when you're short of breath. Learn how and when to do it.
Your healthcare provider has prescribed oxygen. This can help make breathing easier. Here are some tips for safely using oxygen at home.
Your healthcare provider will use your past health history, a physical exam, and certain tests to diagnose COPD.
Some COPD medicines are taken using a device called an inhaler. The inhaler helps you take a measured dose of medicine into your lungs. Not all inhalers work the same way. Have your healthcare provider show you how to use and care for the type of inhaler you're given.
Your COPD treatment plan will likely include several forms of treatment. These are based on your symptoms and the underlying cause of your COPD.
Surgery is a choice for a small number of people with severe COPD. Here's a look at the different options.
Being close to someone with chronic lung disease will likely mean some changes in your life. As your loved one copes with chronic lung disease, you may be asked to be a helper, caregiver, or source of support.
When you have chronic lung disease, it's normal to have good days and bad days. Make sure to take care of yourself emotionally as well as physically. You can take steps to feel more in control of your health and your situation. Read on to learn more.
You probably can't avoid all irritants all the time. But you'll most likely breathe better if you stay away from the substances that bother you.
Being underweight can limit your energy. This makes it harder to be active and makes you more likely to get an infection. And being overweight can increase shortness of breath. So you should try to stay at a healthy weight. Read on for helpful tips.
Good nutrition helps keep you healthy. Your weight and the foods you eat relate directly to how much energy you have. But shortness of breath during meals can keep you from getting the nutrition your body needs.
This sheet will help you keep track of the COPD medicines you need, and when to take them. Bring it with you to your next office visit. Ask your healthcare provider to help you complete it.
Supplemental oxygen helps to ease your symptoms and prevent future problems. It gets more oxygen to your blood if tests show that it is needed.
Chronic lung disease shouldn't stop you from traveling, visiting family and friends, and enjoying yourself—even if you use oxygen. Here are some helpful travel tips.
Make copies of this chart to track your progress. During the week, fill in the activities you do each day.
Endurance exercises help condition your muscles. This helps increase what you are able to do. These are aerobic exercises, meaning they help your body use oxygen better.
Increasing your flexibility helps prevent joint stiffness, improves balance and posture, and makes moving easier. Here are some stretches to try.
Try these helpful, step-by-step exercises for greater muscle strength.
Think about what you can do to make exercise a way of life. How can you work it into your daily routine? How can you make it more enjoyable? Here are some ideas to get you started.
Before you start exercising, the pulmonary rehab team will assess your needs. If you have joint pain or any other health problems, be sure to discuss them with the team.
After you have met with your healthcare provider and set up an exercise plan, use these tips for better exercise. You can use them at your pulmonary facility or at home.
The Dyspnea Scale measures shortness of breath. Unless your healthcare provider or pulmonary rehab team advises otherwise, try to keep your effort level around 3 to 5 on the scale.
When you have lung problems, you may find it harder to take deep breaths. Learning to use controlled breathing can help you get more air into and out of your lungs. This will help you with shortness of breath.
Spirometry is a type of breathing test. It is a painless test often used to find the cause of lung problems.
If you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis, 2 main conditions of COPD, you may also have heart disease.
