How to Manage COPD with Dr Hilary Jones

November is COPD Awareness Month. This is Dr Hilary Jones, GP and TV presenter, with advice on coping with COPD.

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It relates mainly to chronic bronchitis and emphysema.Anybody with these conditions will feel a tendency to be short of breath, particularly during exercise. They may also find that they are more prone to chest infections, may lose weight and may develop swelling in the ankles.

Symptoms of COPD
- An ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus.
- Shortness of breath, especially with physical activity.
- Wheezing.

There are multiple ways to help minimize the symptoms. It is vital to keep exercising; you are strengthening the respiratory muscles and helping your breathing long-term. Secondly, speak to your doctor about any other symptoms you have been experiencing as support is available. For example, physiotherapy can teach you breathing techniques to control your breathing, looking at the depth and speed of your breathing.

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