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Positive Options for Living with COPD: Self-Help and Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Positive Options for Health) Paperback – Illustrated, May 18, 2010

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The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be devastating. It’s important to note, though, that while COPD is debilitating, it is not a death sentence. With proper disease management, people with COPD can expect to live a full and happy life. While there are no magic pills or quick fixes, there are many things COPD sufferers can do to have more energy, less shortness of breath, and an overall better quality of life despite breathlessness or use of home oxygen. This comprehensive guide helps people in any stage of COPD learn to work with their physical limitations rather than against them. Compassionate and clearly written, it covers every aspect of the disease, including the psychological and emotional issues that go along with having COPD, medications and physical therapy, identifying triggers and warning signs, creating an action plan for worsening symptoms, techniques to make breathing easier, working with healthcare providers, and much more.
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    Positive Options for Health
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  4. Publisher
    Hunter House
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    May 18, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    6.6 x 0.38 x 8.52 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780897935531
  8. ISBN-13
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“You can and will be able to make a significant difference in the quality of your life if you make the commitment to take an active role in managing your disease.” — From the book

Armed with good information what can you do?
Breathe easier, live longer, enjoy life more!

Teri Allen, a registered respiratory therapist who has worked with COPD patients for almost 20 years, shows you how in this clearly written and wonderfully comprehensive guide.
While a diagnosis of COPD (a condition that can include emphysema and chronic obstructive bronchitis) can feel devastating, and while symptoms can be debilitating, there is a great deal you can do to experience
more energy less shortness of breath a fuller, happier life

More than 12 million people in the U.S. are currently living with COPD—and an additional 12 million may be undiagnosed—so you are clearly not alone. What’s more, as Allen points out, we all have limitations we must navigate. Still, your challenges are real, and that’s why Allen created this resource.

Patients at every stage of COPD can learn to work with their limitations, rather than against them, in all aspects of life—around the home, out and about, and during flare-ups.
You will gain greater control over your disease and your life by learning to
breathe effectively and control coughing
best use medications, including alternative and naturopathic remedies
deal with emotional and psychological issues
identify your personal symptom triggers
exercise safely, choose optimal foods, and quit if you are a smoker

Complete with tips on working with doctors, insurance companies and home-care providers, this is smart, accessible information and advice for everyone who has or cares for someone with COPD.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0897935535
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hunter House; Illustrated edition (May 18, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780897935531
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0897935531
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.6 x 0.38 x 8.52 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Cheryl Roach
5.0 out of 5 stars A Helpful Book from a place of experience.......
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015
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This book is filled with excellent tips and facts about COPD. There is great insight into how patients feel and the struggle with this disease. He is also encouraging to the reader and lays out plans that one might want to try to improve your activity level, etc. This is a go to book, not just a one time read. Thanks to Teri Allen for a very helpful book. The author is a registered respiratory therapist and that is excellent. I will refer to this book many times on this journey.
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Margarita
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative (but little scarey).
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This was one of three books I purchased on COPD. I found this book to have the most concrete suggestions for dealing with emotional and physical changes due to COPD. However, my impression of all 3 books was that they were written to an audience of COPD sufferers who are at a more advanced stage than "moderate" which is my husband's diagnosis. Reading about what "might" be in store for us as his disease progresses was a little jarring, scarey, but enlightening at the same time. As is suggested and makes common sense, it's better to start making adjustments earlier in the diagnosis than later. Out of all three books, I would recommend this one to those diagnosed with COPD or their family who wants to be informed on how to help their loved one.
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Rachel Ines
5.0 out of 5 stars ... a life long friend with COPD I was very fortunate to find the book in my local library
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2018
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As a former caregiver for a life long friend with COPD I was very fortunate to find the book in my local library. I bought a couple of copies and since have recommended it to others in this situation. It covers all aspects of the disease from early stages, right up to preparations for hospice care and death.
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Lisa Mess
5.0 out of 5 stars Positive Options for Living with COPD: Self-Help and Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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I gave this book five stars because I believe it is the most comprehensive guide to understanding everything about COPD. There is also a major chapter on smoking cessation which includes no-nonsense facts about what additives are in cigarettes and all the devastation they cause to the body. This book is not all doom and gloom, however, and offers much hope and practical tips on living positively with COPD.
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JL
5.0 out of 5 stars Self-Help and Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - I have read several books on COPD and found this to be one o
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2015
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Positive Options for Living with COPD: Self-Help and Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - I have read several books on COPD and found this to be one of the best. Excellent information on the disease and how to deal with it in a positive way.
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Betty A. Chilly
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for those who are newly diagnosed.
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Although this book is dated, it is still very helpful, concise & well organized. Arrived promptly & in the condition described.
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Dave
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
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Same info available in magazines and the internet
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5.0 out of 5 stars new ideas
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