Management

Exercising with a Chronic Condition: My Exercise Log

Make copies of this chart to track your progress. During the week, fill in the activities you do each day.

Flexibility (stretching)	Endurance (walking, biking)	Strengthening (weights)	Other activities
Sunday Date: _____
Monday Date: _____
Tuesday Date: _____
Wednesday Date: _____
Thursday Date: _____
Friday Date: _____
Saturday Date: _____

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Chronic Lung Disease: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Being underweight can limit your energy. This makes it harder to be active and makes you more likely to get an infection. And being overweight can increase shortness of breath. So you should try to stay at a healthy weight. Read on for helpful tips.

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Using an Incentive Spirometer

An incentive spirometer is a handheld device that helps you do deep breathing exercises. Learn how to use it with these step-by-step instructions.

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Resources for Chronic Lung Disease

You can do many things to help control COPD. Sticking to your treatment plan may not always be easy, but feeling your best depends on it. Read on for some pulmonary rehab programs, support groups, and other resources that can help you.

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Chronic Lung Disease: Coping Tips for Caregivers

When someone you love has chronic lung disease, such as COPD, it can change both of your lives. As a caregiver, you may have to support your loved one in new ways.

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