COPD

dyspnea and systemic effects such as skeletal muscle dysfunction and co-morbidities” (Decates). This research goes to show that people who have COPD are restricted to daily activities. Research also shows, “that COPD is the world’s leading cause of morbidity, and mortality, and that patient are confronted with daily life limitations” (Decates). Some can’t go outside or live where there is a deal less humidity in the air, some may not be able to walk very far, or have use a wheel chair instead of walking, or be around where there are so many different smells comparative; perfume, and even chemicals. There are some steps to take that can help slow the process or even keep you from getting COPD. The first step would be to stop smoking if you
There are other options that can be done like; “Surgery, Therapy, Rehabilitation and transplant” (Mayo Clinic). The Doctors will plan for what they feel is best for each patient. Not all patients will qualify for surgery, rehabilitation or transplants. And not every patient will be able to take the medicines that are prescribed. Patients has to learn how to manage their COPD like GSK states “learn how to prevent other illnesses” (GSK). GSK states, “make sure to get your flu shot and pneumonia shot, because people with COPD are at greater risk for developing the flu and pneumonia”(GSK). GSK describes how treatments can help, “The right treatments can help you feel better on a day-to-day basis, improve your level of activity, slow the progression of COPD, and help your breathing”(GSK). Not only do you need your treatments to help impove your daily life, you also need a good support group, someone who will listen, or help in any way needed. Bourbeau describes it best when it comes to treatments and daily activity, “If we are to progress in the treatment of acute exacerbation of COPD, it is evident that the effects of interventions on activities of daily living should be considered as an
Bourbeau also said; “Referral to pulmonary rehabilitation and self-management education to promote increased physical activities should be an important part of the management of COPD” (Bourbeau). Family history is one that is so adamantine to understand sometimes. When it came to parents both sides of the family and both parents Curtis’s and Debbie’s (mother and father) had COPD. After doing a personal interview with Clark Curtis who was diagnosed with COPD around 10 years ago, who is now disabled due to having COPD. When asked, how did you get COPD Curtis said; “My parents both smoked from the time I was born, as well as myself” (Curtis). Curtis also said; “I also use to smoke about 25 years ago and that contributed as well” (Curtis). Curtis also believes that “working in the landfill has made my COPD worst in the last 10 years because of the fumes, or gases that are permitted to escape from the landfill, and we don’t have any type of