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10 Tips for Managing COPD

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD tend to have difficulties breathing. In addition, there might be some other health issues such as shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, or fatigue. These symptoms would occur at any time during the day, which affects your daily lives. Fortunately, there are many ways to deal with them and improve your quality of life. Below are 10 simple tips to help COPD patients manage their symptoms and live better.

Manage the Emotions

People with COPD might lead to mood swings. Therefore, it is quite common for these people to experience anger, sadness, depression, and happiness in the same day. It is important to manage these emotional conditions to take care of physical health. Ideally, you should always have a family member or friend to talk to and consult. Consider keeping records in a diary or journal to learn the patterns and manage your emotions better. This will help prevent future attacks and relax your body. [1]