Breathe Well and Live Well with COPD: A 28-Day Breathing Exercise Plan
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (521 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00E81DHXY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 236 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. Professionals working with COPD sufferers, such as physiotherapists, physical therapists and carers, will also find the book of interest.. 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
. She has since worked with doctors, physiotherapists and nurses to develop a professional training course. This training course was used as part of an MSc Respiratory Physiotherapy module at Coventry University. She then left her job as a hospital biochemist and taught yoga and Buteyko breathing tec
-- Dr Louise Sewell, Clinical Lead for Pulmonary Rehabilitation, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT) . Now, aged 63, I appreciate that having the benefit of these breathing exercises has enabled me to live well with COPD, to continue working, to engage in physical activities such as yoga, and to enjoy a varied social life. -- Gillian Austin, Specialist Respiratory Chartered Physiotherapist An excellent and easy-to-read book. This is a short, practical guide to using new therapeutic breathing exercises which focus on techniques to reduce breathlessness and control coughing The exercises are simple, easy to follow and des
"Helped COPD" according to carole. Very good book.It has helped a lot.Good information in it and an easy read. I am still trying some of the things they recommend.But the breathing recommendations have helped in every day things such as walking up and down stairs,walking in yard and working in the house.I would say this needs to be read by every COPD person.Cant wait. Practical & effective I'm so glad I got this book. The exercises are easy to do sitting down. And they really do improve breathing.. "Five Stars" according to P. Gray. Excellent information!