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How to Help Yourself: COPD Advertisement You Just Watched: Replay Up Next: Starts in 15 Seconds Related Videos: How to Help Yourself: COPD » When you have COPD, medications are only one part of the treatment process. Learn what lifestyle changes you have to make if you have COPD. Transcript: COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is NOT easy to manage. The coughing, wheezing, shortness... COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is NOT easy to manage. The coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness worsen with time and can make accomplishing daily tasks DIFFICULT. But in addition to medications and therapies prescribed by your doctor, there ARE lifestyle changes that can help if you have COPD. Smoking is the NUMBER ONE cause of COPD. Experts agree that KICKING a cigarette habit and avoiding secondhand smoke, along with other lung irritants-such as air pollution, chemical fumes, and dust-are the best ways to live better with COPD. If you are a smoker with COPD, please SEEK HELP to quit. EXERCISE seems difficult when you can't catch your breath, but basic workouts are good for you. According to the American Thoracic Society, exercising regularly can improve COPD patients' quality of life and the most important routine is walking three to five days a week. Since those with COPD are more likely to have problems with the flu and pneumonia, it is recommended to consult with a doctor about getting vaccinated against both. The American Lung Association suggests several SIMPLE lifestyle changes to make life with COPD a bit easier. They include protecting yourself from getting respiratory infections by: washing your hands often, using hand sanitizer, avoiding crowds, and, maintaining good dental hygiene. In addition, you want to upgrade your nutrition. A nutritionist can work with you on a COPD-specific healthy eating plan, choosing foods that are easy to make to save energy, avoiding foods that cause gas or bloating, and asking loved ones for help with tasks and errands if you are short of breath. The chronic bronchitis component of COPD means that you're often coughing up mucus. You can relieve your cough and loosen mucus by drinking plenty of fluids and keeping your indoor air moist with a humidifier. Finally, you should pay attention to the PSYCHOLOGICAL effects of COPD. Patients with this disease tend to develop feelings of depression and anxiety. Talk therapy and support groups will IMPROVE your outlook on life and keep your mood UP. Take a look at other videos in this series to learn about the medications and therapies that treat COPD. More » Last Modified: 2013-06-11 | Tags » chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, smoking, lung irritants, air pollution, chemical fumes, COPD, cough, wheeze, shortness breath, chest tightness, vaccine, depression, anxiety, talk therapy respiratory, respiratory system, respiratory problem flu, pneumonia The Better Breathing Survey » More than 12 million Americans are struggling with COPD. Are you one of them? Share how you're striving to breathe better. Last Modified: 2012-04-25 | Tags » COPD, breathing, lungs, coughing, mucus, emphasyma, chronic bronchitis, inflamation, gasping, health, video, survey COPD Management Quiz » Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be tough to cope with, but there are several treatments and therapies that can alleviate your shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing-maybe some you haven't explored yet. Take this quiz on COPD to get educated Last Modified: 2013-07-17 | Tags » copd, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, brochodilators, albuterol, beta 2 agonists Long-Term Oxygen Therapy » Oxygen therapy can help improve COPD symptoms and shortness of breath. Watch this video and learn about long-term oxygen therapy. Transcript: OXYGEN THERAPY, which delivers a higher concentration of oxygen to the lungs, is considered one of the... OXYGEN THERAPY, which delivers a higher concentration of oxygen to the lungs, is considered one of the most effective ways to improve the day-to-day quality of life for many people with COPD, who often can't breathe well enough on their own. By using oxygen CONCENTRATORS that concentrate ambient air, compressed oxygen cylinders, or liquid oxygen cylinders that can last 4 to 8 hours, a person with COPD can become more mobile AND may avoid some complications that come from chronically reduced blood oxygen levels. Those complications include HEART failure, fatigue, shortness of breath, and DIFFICULTY with concentration and memory. It's IMPORTANT to know that oxygen therapy is NOT for everyone with COPD. For one, breathlessness does NOT always indicate chronically low blood levels of oxygen. And conversely, there are people who can breathe pretty regularly BUT who DO HAVE low oxygen levels. That's why your doctor may want to perform an ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS test, or ABG. Or, he can measure your oxygen saturation fusingom a small monitor placed on your finger. If your results DO indicate hypoxemia - that's the medical word for low blood oxygen levels - then you may need oxygen therapy. Remember, you may require more oxygen when you exercise, so work with your doctor to determine the level of oxygen you need: Too much oxygen is also not good for your breathing. And once you have your exercise and oxygen program, it's important to follow the directions to a T. To learn more about COPD, be sure to watch other videos in this series. More » Last Modified: 2013-06-11 | Tags » long- term oxygen therapy, oxygen therapy, copd, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, low blood oxygen levels, heart failure, concentrate ambient air, compressed oxygen cylinders, liquid oxygen cylinder shortness of breath, breathlessness, oxygen respiratory, respiratory system, respiratory problem fusingom Stages of COPD » The stages of COPD include breathing problems that increase in severity. Understanding the stages can give you an idea of how well you're doing. See video for details. Transcript: Like other chronic, progressive diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - or COPD-- is measured... Like other chronic, progressive diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - or COPD-- is measured in stages or grades of severity. G-O-L-D -which stands for Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease--is an international organization that has established GUIDELINES for diagnosing COPD and classifying its severity. They look at ease of breathing and the number of COPD exacerbations-or acute attacks-a person has PER YEAR. They also evaluate a patient's other symptoms such as chest tightness, fatigue and breathlessness. An earlier set of guidelines identified the progressive worsening of COPD through stages - but they now call them GRADES. There are four grades of COPD: -Grade 1: the patient MAY have mild breathing problems and/or has had at MOST one acute attack a year, in which the day to day COPD symptoms become suddenly worse. They have mild miscellaneous symptoms such as fatigue or wheezing and some breathlessness. -Grade 2: this involves moderate, CHRONIC breathing problems, and/or at most one COPD exacerbation - or acute attack -- a year. A patient will have mild to MODERATE symptoms and breathlessness. Grade 3: The patient may have chronic breathing problems, moderate breathlessness, and/or two or MORE COPD exacerbations each year. -In Grade 4, a patient may have VERY severe, chronic breathing problems, almost constant breathlessness, and/or 2 or more exacerbations every year. Regardless of your grade, medication will TYPICALLY be a part of your treatment plan, with the number of medications increasing with the increasing severity of symptoms. Oxygen therapy, used by patients with low levels of oxygen in their blood, may help those with moderate to severe COPD. And surgery may be recommended in SEVERE cases when meds and other treatments have not helped enough. To get more information about COPD, watch additional videos in this series. More » Last Modified: 2012-11-17 | Tags » chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease, acute attacks, mild breathing problems, COPD exacerbations, copd grades, chronic breathing problems, oxygen therapy chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, fatigue, breathlessness respiratory, respiratory system, respiratory problem cough medicine, robitussin Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease » Understanding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requires identification of the underlying causes, associated symptoms and proper treatment. For all three, watch the video on our website. Transcript: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease kills over 100,000 Americans every year, making it the fourth leading... Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease kills over 100,000 Americans every year, making it the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. So what exactly IS chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Actually, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or C.O.P. D, refers to two different diseases of the lung, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Since emphysema and chronic bronchitis are each usually caused by years of cigarette smoke, afflicted individuals are almost always diagnosed with both at once... hence the umbrella term, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This combination of diseases can also be caused by years of inhaling a variety of industrial toxins, fumes, and chemicals. Prolonged exposure to air pollution and second-hand smoke, or even a history of childhood lung infections can also lead to C.O.P.D. However, since chronic bronchitis and emphysema affect two different parts of the lung, let's take a separate look at each disease. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which are the passageways that branch off from the trachea, or windpipe, and allow air to enter the lungs. This inflammation causes thick mucus to build up in the tubes, preventing sufficient air from reaching the lungs. Emphysema occurs when the walls between the air sacs in the lungs, known as alveoli, lose their elasticity. This, in turn, causes the air sacs to become fragile and over-inflated, leading to an unnatural retention of air within the lungs. The symptoms of C.O.P. D tend to depend on which disease is more prominent in an afflicted individual. If emphysema is the predominant disease, the first noticeable symptom will be a shortness of breath during physical exertion. This will soon be followed by a phlegmatic cough and pursed-lip breathing. If chronic bronchitis predominates, a persistent, mucus-filled cough will often be the first symptom to appear. This may be accompanied by wheezing, shortness of breath, fatigue, and respiratory or lung infections. COPD is usually diagnosed based on an individual's medical history and an examination of his or her lungs. This lung examination can be done with chest x-rays, CAT scans and any number of pulmonary function tests, such as a spirometry. A spirometry measures the inhalations and exhalations of the lungs and the efficiency of their ability to transfer oxygen to the blood. There is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, its destructive presence CAN be controlled and slowed with close medical attention, allowing those afflicted to lead longer, healthier lives. If you are concerned that you may have C.O.P. D, or are experiencing symptoms of either of its component diseases, please see your doctor or pulmonologist for a check-up immediately. More » Last Modified: 2013-09-27 | Tags » COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diagnosis, diagnose, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, breathing trouble, shortness of breath, coughing, inflammation, airways, mucus filled cough, phlegm breathing exam, chest x-ray, CAT scan, smoking, spirometry examination conditions, respiratory, pulmonary COPD Treatment » One of the most recommended forms of COPD treatment is a lifestyle change. Quitting smoking can immensely improve the patients condition. Check out our video to find more. Transcript: COPD is usually diagnosed based on an individual's medical history and an examination of his or her lungs.... COPD is usually diagnosed based on an individual's medical history and an examination of his or her lungs. This lung examination can be done with chest x-rays, CAT scans and any number of pulmonary function tests, such as a spirometry. A spirometry measures the inhalations and exhalations of the lungs and the efficiency of their ability to transfer oxygen to the blood. There is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, its destructive presence CAN be controlled and slowed with close medical attention, allowing those afflicted to lead longer, healthier lives. If you are concerned that you may have C.O.P. D, or are experiencing symptoms of either of its component diseases, please see your doctor or pulmonologist for a check-up immediately. More » Last Modified: 2013-06-10 | Tags » copd, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diagnosis, diagnose, breathing, exam, chest x-ray, cast scan, chronic bronchitis, smoking, emphysema, lungs, breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, pain, struggling, disease, inflammation, airways, mucus : expert, advice, doctor, tips, women’s health, men's health: , health guru Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease » Prevention plays an important role when treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Quitting smoking could be the first step! Check out the video on our website for more information. Transcript: Over 12 million Americans currently suffer from the lung condition known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary... Over 12 million Americans currently suffer from the lung condition known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, but there are treatments that can help ease the symptoms. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or C.O.P. D, refers to a combination of two separate diseases which interfere with breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. While there is no cure for C.O.P. D, there are a variety of treatments capable of controlling the diseases ons are available in a variety of forms. Most can be taken through metered-dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, or nebulizers, which deliver the medication in a very fine mist. CorticostOxygen therapy is often used to supplement medication and involves supplying fresh oxygen directly to the patient. This therapy may be prescribed if appropriate levels of oxygen are not reaching the blood. eroids can also be prescribed in the more traditional pill or syrup form. Supplemental oxygen can help patients sleep better, complete daily activities with less difficulty, and even prolong their lives! As a last resort, surgery may be recommended for people with more severe cases of C.O.P.D. A common surgical option is lung volume reduction surgery, in which small areas of damaged lung tissue are removed. After this operation, the diaphragm will be able to contract more easily, allowing an improvement in the air flow to the lungs. In the most severe cases, it may be necessary for a patient to undergo a complete lung transplant operation. Remember, not every treatment or medication is right for everyone. Its important to discuss the pros and cons of every option with your doctor, and to follow your physicians instructions exactly. More » Last Modified: 2013-06-04 | Tags » treating COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, treatment, treating copd, bronchitis, emphysema, lungs, shallow breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, respiratory disease, inflammation, airways, mucus, metered-dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, nebulizers smoking cessation, breathing exam, chest x-ray, CAST scan, chronic bronchitis, smoking conditions, respiratory, pulmonary Fluticasone » Fluticasone nasal spray is used to treat airway spasms in asthma patients. View our video to find out more. Transcript: When fluticasone and salmeterol are combined, they form a prescription drug which is available only under... When fluticasone and salmeterol are combined, they form a prescription drug which is available only under the brand name Advair Diskus. This medication is made up of a bronchodilator, salmeterol, and a corticosteroid, fluticasone. Like other bronchodilators, the salmeterol in Advair Diskus causes the muscle cells around a person's airways to relax, in turn opening them and making breathing easier. Meanwhile, the fluticasone component of this medication serves as a powerful anti-inflammatory in the airways, easing some of the long-term symptoms of the disease. Advair Diskus is most commonly used in the treatment of asthma. It can also be prescribed to treat bronchitis in people with chronic pulmonary obstructive disease. Advair Diskus is available to be inhaled in doses of 50 micrograms of salmeterol combined with 100, 250, or 500 micrograms of fluticasone. Advair Diskus is generally inhaled twice a day. Follow the picture instructions on the package and rinse your mouth with water after using this medication. The most commonly reported side effects of Advair Diskus include headaches and upper respiratory infections, but please ask your doctor for a complete list. Also, tell your doctor IMMEDIATELY if you experience swelling, a rash, an asthma attack that you can't treat with your short-acting medication, or any other significant changes. Advair Diskus should not be taken DURING an asthma attack, as it is for long-term asthma treatment only. Ask your doctor for a full list of medications and conditions that should not be combined with Advair Diskus. Advair Diskus is commonly prescribed to treat asthma and bronchitis over the long-term. However, this medication must always be used under the direct care of a physician. Please ask for and review all of the patient information provided by your doctor before taking Advair Diskus. More » Last Modified: 2014-01-17 | Tags » advair diskus, advair, fluticasone, salmeterol, airway inflammation, bronchodilator, asthma, asthma attack prevention, asthma treatment, treating asthma, asthma medications, advair side effects, chronic pulmonary obstructive disease headaches, upper respiratory infection, anti-inflammatory conditions, respiratory, pulmonary Corticosteroids for COPD » Research has shown that corticosteroids have effectively reduced acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Find out more about Corticosteroids for COPD at our website. Transcript: Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory drugs that work over an extended period of time to lessen inflammation... Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory drugs that work over an extended period of time to lessen inflammation in the lungs. These medications are available in a variety of forms. Most can be taken through metered-dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, or nebulizers, which deliver the medication in a very fine mist. Corticosteroids can also be prescribed in the more traditional pill or syrup form. Oxygen therapy is often used to supplement medication and involves supplying fresh oxygen directly to the patient. This therapy may be prescribed if appropriate levels of oxygen are not reaching the blood. Supplemental oxygen can help patients sleep better, complete daily activities with less difficulty, and even prolong their lives! More » Last Modified: 2013-06-06 | Tags » copd, treatment,corticosteroids,anti-inflammatory, long lasting, time release, combination, medications, rx, nhalers, dry powder inhalers, nebulizers, syrup, prescription, oxygen therapy, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lungs, breathing, disease, inflammation, airways : expert, advice, doctor, tips, women’s health, men's health: , health guru COPD and Surgery » There are a number of risks associated with COPD and surgery. In order to avoid this, patients are recommended to take proper care and precautions. Our video is quite helpful so do watch. Transcript: As a last resort, surgery may be recommended for people with more severe cases of C.O.P.D. A common surgical... As a last resort, surgery may be recommended for people with more severe cases of C.O.P.D. A common surgical option is lung volume reduction surgery, in which small areas of damaged lung tissue are removed. After this operation, the diaphragm will be able to contract more easily, allowing an improvement in the air flow to the lungs. In the most severe cases, it may be necessary for a patient to undergo a complete lung transplant operation. Remember, not every treatment or medication is right for everyone. Its important to discuss the pros and cons of every option with your doctor, and to follow your physicians instructions exactly. More » Last Modified: 2014-01-17 | Tags » copd, treatment, surgery, reduction, lung volume, transplant, pros, cons, risks, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lungs, breathing, disease, damaged, tissue, remove, inflammation, airways : expert, advice, doctor, tips, women’s health, men's health: , health guru Chronic Bronchitis vs Emphysema » As far as chronic bronchitis vs emphysema symptoms are concerned, both have similar indicators. However, these conditions require separate treatments. Find out more through this video. Transcript: Since chronic bronchitis and emphysema affect two different parts of the lung, let's take a separate... Since chronic bronchitis and emphysema affect two different parts of the lung, let's take a separate look at each disease. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which are the passageways that branch off from the trachea, or windpipe, and allow air to enter the lungs. This inflammation causes thick mucus to build up in the tubes, preventing sufficient air from reaching the lungs. Emphysema occurs when the walls between the air sacs in the lungs, known as alveoli, lose their elasticity. This, in turn, causes the air sacs to become fragile and over-inflated, leading to an unnatural retention of air within the lungs. More » Last Modified: 2013-06-06 | Tags » chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchitis, copd, lungs, breathing, pain, struggling, smoking, disease, inflammation, airways, mucus : expert, advice, doctor, tips, women’s health, men's health: , health guru
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dva oblika KOPB , kronični bronhitis i emfizem , imaju različite simptome , iako neki preklapanje postoji između dviju skupina . Zdravstveni radnici ponekad se odnosi na pacijente s kroničnim bronhitisom , kao "plave bloaters " i onih s emfizema "ružičastim puffers " . Ovi pojmovi koriste se podsjetiti liječnike i medicinske sestre od simptoma povezanih sa svakom stanju . Efekti Oba kronični bronhitis i emfizem uzrok nedostatak zraka i povećan napor pri disanju . Osim toga , kronični bronhitis obično uzrokuje često produktivni kašlja , otežano disanje , te je povezan s kongestivnim zatajenjem srca . Kašalj nije nužno povezana s emfizema i pacijenata s ovim stanjem moraju raditi vrlo teško disati . Otežano disanje može također biti prisutan u emfizema . Bačvastim prsima je vrlo čest kod ovih bolesnika . Identifikacija KOPB može se posumnjati kadapovijest pušenja ili izloženosti drugih plućnih iritanata je u kombinaciji s kratkoća daha ili drugih simptoma povezanih s bolešću . Dijagnoza se može potvrditi pomoću nekoliko testova kako bi provjerili plućne funkcije . Test se zove spirometrija se koristi za mjerenje količine zraka u plućima može držati i sa koliko snage koju može izbaciti zrak iz pluća . Chest x -zrake mogu pokazati promjene na plućima povezane s emfizema , ali obično ne mogu se koristiti za dijagnozu kronični bronhitis . Krvni testovi se koriste kako bi se utvrdilo koliko dobro pluća rade mjerenjem razine kisika i ugljičnog dioksida u krvi . Razmatranja Ne postoji lijek za KOPB , ali tretmani mogu smanjiti simptome , usporiti ili zaustaviti napredovanje bolesti , te smanjiti utjecaj bolesti na vaš život . Najvažniji dio liječenja za KOPB je prestati pušiti . Ako imate KOPB i vi i dalje pušite ,bolest će napredovati mnogo brže nego što bi inače . Budući da je osoba s KOPB ne može izbaciti zrak učinkovito , dim cigareta ostaje u plućima duže i čini više štete nego što bi netko s normalnim plućima . Prevencija /Solution tri tipa lijekova se koristi u liječenju COPD . Bronhodilatatori i inhalirani steroidi , koji se koristi za liječenje astme , može smanjiti upalu , a otvoriti dišne putove . To ga čini lakšim za disanje i smanjuje učestalost kašlja . Antibiotici se koriste za liječenje bakterijskih infekcija , koji su vrlo česti kod ljudi koji imaju kronični bronhitis . Operacije , uključujući uklanjanje oštećenih dijelova pluća i transplantacija pluća , može se koristiti za liječenje teške emfizem . Dodatni kisik također može pomoći ako vaš plućne funkcije teško narušeno . From:http://hr.265health.com/conditions-treatments/medical-conditions/1016043046.html