- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease is expected to be the third leading cause of death globally by 2020
- India ranked second in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mortality rate
- Women are affected more than men.
- COPD patients present with breathlessness, persistent cough & wheezing, frequent chest infections
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
- Quit smoking
- Make sure no one smokes in your home
- Avoid occupational exposure to chemical fumes and dust
- Avoid strenuous exercises
- Avoid cold weather
- Reduce air pollution
COPD & EXERCISES
- BREATHING EXERCISE
1. Pursed lip breathing
2. Deep breathing
3. Huff cough
4. Diaphragmatic breathing
- AEROBIC EXERCISES
1.walking
2. jogging
3. jumping rope
4. bicycling
5. swimming
- RESISTANCE TRAINING (with hand weights or bands)
- STRECHING EXERCISES
