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Warpy

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1. The trick to living with COPD is to start breaking tasks down into manageable units

Reply to alfie (Original post)

Sun Aug 6, 2017, 08:57 PM

Aug 2017

during which you finish one unit, sit and rest, then start the next. It will slow you down greatly but won't stop you.

Exercise you can tolerate won't hurt you and can help your cardiovascular system. However, it won't help your damaged lungs, so the best idea is the work a little, rest a little idea.

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Who else here is dealing with COPD? [View all] alfie Aug 2017 OP

The trick to living with COPD is to start breaking tasks down into manageable units Warpy Aug 2017 #1

No COPD, but a horrid cluster of low back issues including Degenerative disc problems elfin Aug 2017 #2

Not me but I know COPD patients and with degenerative disc problems. TexasProgresive Aug 2017 #3

I have Break time Aug 2017 #4

Got my best advice/direction madamesilverspurs Aug 2017 #5

dawg, i hate to be the person, but mopinko Aug 2017 #6

Absolutely engage in pulmonary therapy. JayhawkSD Aug 2017 #7