With the new year, many of you may be thinking about making that one resolution which will ultimately change your life. Perhaps you want to improve your golf game, learn a new hobby, or take more time for yourself. The new year is a perfect time to start over and if you have COPD, there is no better time than now to resolve to breathe better. So, how do you manage that? Here are some helpful New Year's Resolutions for people who have COPD:
1. Quit Smoking
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Did you know that quitting smoking is the number one method of prevention and treatment for COPD? But breaking the habit is not that easy, as nicotine is one of the most addicting substances on the planet. The following will help get you pointed in the right direction:
10 Tips to Help you Quit Smoking
2. Get Active
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An exercise program can help you regain a sense of control over your life, increase your self-esteem and improve your overall quality of life. Discover how exercise can benefit you if you have COPD:
Exercise and COPD: Learning the Basics
3. Start Eating Right
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Good nutrition is important, especially if you have COPD. Learn which foods to enjoy, and which to avoid:
Nutritional Guidelines for People with COPD
4. Learn a New Breathing Technique
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If you have COPD, then you know how dyspnea, or shortness of breath, can impact your quality of life. Learn breathing techniques that will help reduce your dyspnea:
How to Perform Pursed-Lip Breathing
5. Better Manage Your Medications
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Managing medications can be risky business, especially if you are elderly, live alone and have multiple medical problems. Learn how to better manage your medications:
The 10 Rules of Medication Safety
