Exercising with COPD

Exercise Misconception #1: A good workout must be long. This is simply not true! Every bit counts. According to the CDC, adults should try and get some sort of moderate exercise for 30 minutes, five days a week. For some individuals with COPD, breaking down the 30 minutes into 10 minute increments can make a world of difference. Learn more common misconceptions about exercise and some helpful strategies for getting active in this check-in.

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COPD Foundation Captain Spotlight:

Milton Schenk of Casper, WY

COPD Foundation Captains are volunteers with COPD, caregivers, friends and family members or healthcare providers who use their contacts and talents and partner with the COPD Foundation to serve as state and community leaders. Today, we are highlighting Milton Schenk of Casper, WY! Learn more about Milton and his work as a COPD Foundation Captain below.

What has impacted you the most with your work through the COPD Foundation? "Being able to talk to elected officials/advocate for lung health, receive answers to questions about COPD, learning to play the harmonica, and accessing the COPD pocket consultant guide."

What would you tell others who want to get involved with the COPD Foundation? "Get involved, read articles, get resources, do your research. When you have COPD, you need to stay active, take walks, and do your breathing exercises."

Some fun facts about Milton are that he loves to fish and go on walks, and that he used to hike a canyon to go fishing in a creek in the Big Horn Mountains!

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Vaping: A New Risk for Lungs

Every year, World No Tobacco Day is held to remind people of the risks involved with smoking and help them quit. However, focusing on tobacco might not be enough anymore. The rise of vaping has put the world's lungs at a new kind of risk. Learn more about what we know about vaping's effects on lungs and ongoing research in this check-in.

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Feeling Your Best with Bronchiectasis:

Coping and Mental Health Webinar

Our webinar on coping and mental health is now available on YouTube.

Although the webinar covered some strategies specific to those with bronchiectasis, many are applicable for all of those facing chronic disease. You will not want to miss the insight on coping and mental health provided by Gabrielle Davis, MPH, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, TTS, CHES, LPC, NCC, hosted by Bronchiectasis and NTM 360 and World Bronchiectasis Day.

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Join Our Facebook Live Event

On Saturday, July 1st, join us for the COPD Foundation World Bronchiectasis Day event featuring a virtual patient round table discussion with participants from the USA, United Kingdom, and Portugal. Topics such as the management of bronchiectasis, airway clearance, and the impact of bronchiectasis on the daily lives of those that have it will be covered. We hope you can join us!

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