Carbohydrates, especially fast-acting carbohydrates, produce the most carbon dioxide in the body. Fats and proteins produce the least. With this in mind, as someone with COPD, you want to prioritize foods that fit within the guidelines explained below.
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Exposure to COPD triggers, known or unknown, can contribute to the progression of COPD. While triggers can change from person to person, to help minimize your exposure to COPD flare-ups, or potentially even avoid getting COPD in the first place, continue reading to learn the most common COPD triggers.
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We look into all the reasons COPD patients should start using portable oxygen concentrators.
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The main symptoms of COPD is difficulty breathing, cough, mucus production and wheezing, adds the source. To help reduce these symptoms, it’s important to keep the body healthy by maintaining a healthy weight and eating a well rounded diet which means avoiding the following foods.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common form of chronic inflammatory lung disease that often results from smoking and is one of the leading causes of death. An estimated 30 million people in the United States alone have COPD. Despite the prevalence of this disease, many people still don’t really know what it is. Not only […]
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An awareness of the early warning signs of COPD can be the first step to prevent the condition from worsening.
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