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chronic airflow limitation

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Q. Yoga for COPD? I was diagnosed with COPD two years ago, and so far I manage to keep on with my life, although I stopped my regular exercise. A friend of mine that also has COPD told me about yoga exercises for COPD patients- Does anyone here knows something about it?

A. Yoga can teach you how to breath properly, and is also a very good exercise. It's also very relaxing which is also good for you lung, and you can enjoy it. Just give it a try, but ask your physician first.

Q. (COPD)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease the main causes of?

A. Mainly smoking, although ambient air pollution and industrial exposure to dust have also been implicated as causes.

You may read more here:

www.mayoclinic.com/health/copd/DS00916

Q. wwWhat is an alternative to Symbicort inhaler? I already have albuterol inhaler and spiriva.Also use a nebulizer.

A. as far as i know, from my brother who has severe asthma, when all those medications doesn't work they prescribe steroids. could be systemic or with an inhaler, an inhaler is better cause systemic steroids have unpleasant side effects.
you can always go to clinical trials of new medications:
http://clinicaltrials.gov/search/open/condition=%22Asthma%22

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The patient is a 65-year-old man with severe chronic airflow limitation and right atrial enlargement.
The purpose of this study, therefore, was to investigate whether a combination of IS and physical therapy was more effective than physical therapy alone in decreasing postoperative complications in high-risk patients with chronic airflow limitation secondary to obstructive airways disease who were undergoing CABG.
In addition, the outcomes from each type of training in individuals with chronic airflow limitation will be discussed.
 
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