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For the first time, the federal government has compiled and released data showing the age-adjusted prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in each state. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were responsible for the project.
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Exercise is an important part of life for those with COPD because it improves the overall strength and endurance of respiratory muscles. When you exercise, muscles adapt and use oxygen more efficiently so your lungs don't have to work so hard. In …
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"Participants in the water-based exercise training group reported an improvement in many functional aspects of their daily life such as improved stamina and ability to complete tasks such as walking long distances when shopping," said Renae McNamara, …
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Water workouts may trump land-based exercise for people with chronic lung disease and other health problems, according to a small study. Australian researchers found that exercising in a pool boosted physical endurance and energy levels in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and physical complaints such as obesity or back pain. …
A recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal suggests that Sun-Style Tai Chi, a modern, slow-moving form of martial arts, may increase exercise tolerance and improve quality of life in patients with COPD. Of the subjects who …
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People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — a leading cause of death that makes it difficult to breathe — could benefit from a centuries-old exercise, a small new study shows. The research, published in the European …
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It is well known that moderate forms of exercise can help COPD patients to improve their exercise tolerance, symptoms of breathlessness and their overall quality of life. This new study aimed to investigate whether Sun-style Tai chi could be used as an …
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TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — The Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide) inhaler has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat narrowing of the lung airways associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in people 18 and older.
You are here : Health.am > Health Centers > Alternative Medicine – Respiratory Problems – … But for people who can spare the cost, the researchers agreed there's nothing stopping them from trying out the alternative therapy. “For me, as long …
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According to one researcher, the benefits seen with the alternative treatment were on par with, or better than, what's been shown for conventional drugs and exercises used to treat the disease. But the study was small, he added, and more research will …
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HealthDay – MONDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) — Reduced lung function and
obstructive airway disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) increase the risk of heart failure, a new study has found.