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Bookmark or Share- Coping with Airway Mucus - COPD FoundationThere are several different coughing techniques but the ones most commonly used for individuals with COPD are controlled coughing, active cycle of breathing and the huff cough maneuver. The idea of a coughing technique is to make your coughing more effective, less irritating to your throat, and less tiring.
- COPD - What Is COPD? - NHLBI, NIHCOPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus . It can also cause breathing problems, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms . Because COPD is a progressive disease, its symptoms often develop slowly but worsen over time and can limit your ability to do routine activities.
- How is COPD Diagnosed? - COPD FoundationHow is COPD Diagnosed? COPD is usually diagnosed through lung function testing such as spirometry. A spirometry test measures how well your lungs are working. It’s a simple and painless test that can help diagnose COPD. Your doctor may order additional tests to get a more complete picture of how your lungs are functioning.
- Breathing Techniques - COPD FoundationHaving COPD makes it harder to breathe. And when it’s hard to breathe, it’s normal to get anxious, making you feel even more short of breath. There are two breathing techniques that can help you get the air you need without working so hard to breathe: pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic (also called belly or abdominal) breathing.
- Living and Coping with COPDAccepting your COPD: Acceptance does not mean you have given up. It shows that you are ready to continue living your life! This is the first step in enjoying a healthy and fulfilling life with COPD. While you can't always control your COPD symptoms, you can find ways to live with them.
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