exercising with COPD Tag

18 May An Overview of Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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When you have shortness of breath caused by COPD, it’s hard to imagine embarking on a regimen of pulmonary rehabilitation....

23 Feb A Detailed Guide to Exercising With COPD – Part 2

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Last week we discussed the benefits of exercising when living with COPD, and we talked about types of exercise you...

16 Feb A Detailed Guide to Exercising With COPD – Part 1

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We’ve written many times in this blog about the importance of exercising when you have COPD. The more you exercise,...

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