COPD

A progressive breathing disorder caused by chronic bronchitis and emphysema, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. Although COPD is irreversible, caregivers and patients should understand both the disease and how to manage it. Click here for guidance for how to help at home, at work and on the road.

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RESOURCE LIST FOR COPD
THE COPD CAREGIVER GUIDE: At Home with COPD
At-home advice for COPD caregivers
THE COPD CAREGIVER GUIDE: Eating Right with COPD
Mealtime advice for COPD caregivers
THE COPD CAREGIVER GUIDE: On the Road with COPD
The secrets to traveling with someone who has COPD
THE COPD CAREGIVER GUIDE: At Work with COPD
Helping make workplace accommodations for your loved one with COPD

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2007 "Give a Caregiver a Break" FIRST PRIZE WINNER
"The Good Life"
ASTHMA: Revising Rescue Plans
Why you shouldn't neglect preventive measures
COPD: A NEW BLOCKING SCHEME?
Can Beta Blockers Help Before Surgery?
COPD: A TIME TO BUTT OUT
Studies show best ways to quit smoking
COPD: Breathtaking Differences
Finding the differences in how COPD affects men and women
COPD: On the Road with Asthma
Tips for breathing easy on your next trip
EATING RIGHT WITH COPD
Tips on easing mealtime difficulties
TWO FUTURE THERAPIES?
Some Hope For Those With COPD

COPD

THE COPD CAREGIVER GUIDE

At home, at work or on the road, knowing how to lend a helping hand makes a big difference

BY:SHERYL KRAFT

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