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| Preface: Reclaim Your Life | p. xi |
| Understanding the Respiratory System | p. 1 |
| The Respiratory System | |
| The Upper Airway | |
| The Lower Airway | |
| How Breathing Works | |
| How Breathing Is Controlled | |
| How the Heart and Lungs Work Together | |
| What Is COPD? | p. 7 |
| Chronic Bronchitis | |
| Emphysema | |
| Bronchial or Chronic Asthma | |
| Do I Really Have COPD? | |
| Diagnosing COPD | p. 14 |
| The Physical Exam | |
| Lung Function Testing | |
| Medications: What They Are and How to Use Them | p. 19 |
| Bronchodilators | |
| Corticosteroids | |
| Drug Combinations | |
| Expectorants | |
| Antibiotics | |
| Leukotriene Modifiers | |
| Benzodiazepines | |
| Antidepressants | |
| Medication Delivery | |
| Metered-Dose Inhalers | |
| Nebulizers | |
| Oxygen | |
| Alternative Therapies | p. 37 |
| Noninvasive Positive Pressure Respiratory Assist Devices | |
| Lung Volume Reduction Surgery | |
| Lung Transplantation | |
| Nebulized Morphine | |
| Naturopathic Remedies | |
| Dealing with Your Emotions | p. 43 |
| The Grieving Process | |
| Coping with Grief and Loss | |
| Getting Stuck | |
| Your Flare-up Action Plan | p. 51 |
| What Is a Flare-up? | |
| Identify Your Triggers | |
| Hand Washing | |
| Get Your Flu Shot | |
| Get a Pneumonia Shot | |
| More Tips to Avoid Exacerbation | |
| Prepare | |
| End-of-Life Choices | |
| Breathing More Effectively: ("Huff and Puff and Blow the House Down") | p. 62 |
| Pursed-Lip Breathing | |
| Abdominal Breathing | |
| The Walking-Breath Exercise | |
| Control Your Cough | |
| Airway Clearance | |
| The Vest | |
| Relaxation Techniques | |
| How to Get Started | |
| Exercise for Life | p. 68 |
| Aerobic Exercise | |
| Flexibility | |
| Upper-Extremity Training | |
| Sample Exercises | |
| Yoga/Tai Chi | |
| Things to Avoid | |
| Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs | |
| Nutrition: Food Is Energy-Energy Is Life | p. 74 |
| Choosing the Right Foods | |
| Steps to Good Nutritional Health | |
| Healthy Habits | |
| Supplements | |
| Setting Your Goals for Change | p. 82 |
| Plan Your Trip for Better Living | |
| Pulmonary Rehabilitation | |
| Tips and Tricks for Daily Living | p. 88 |
| In the Bedroom | |
| Bathing/Showering | |
| Grooming | |
| In the Kitchen | |
| Housework | |
| Out and About | |
| Home Safety | |
| Emergency Response Devices | |
| Taking It on the Road: Traveling with COPD | p. 94 |
| Where Are You Going? | |
| Are You Healthy Enough to Travel? | |
| How Will You Get There? | |
| Do You Have Everything You Need? | |
| What If You Become Sick while Traveling? | |
| Smoking Cessation: Commit to Quit | p. 100 |
| The Ugly Facts about Cigarettes | |
| Nicotine Addiction | |
| Preparing to Quit | |
| Smoking Cessation Programs | |
| Smoking Cessation Support Groups | |
| What to Expect When You Quit | |
| Your Plan to Quit | |
| What to Do If You Relapse | |
| What If You Cannot or Do Not Want to Quit Smoking? | |
| Working with the Important Members of Your Health-Care Team | p. 111 |
| The Doctor/Patient Relationship | |
| Health-Care Provider Responsibilities | |
| What If I Am Unhappy with My Care? | |
| Medical Insurance | |
| Friends, Family, and Significant Others | |
| Choosing a Home-Care Provider | |
| Spirituality: Finding Your Purpose, Claiming Your Power | p. 122 |
| Coping with COPD | |
| What Helps Others Get Through | |
| Conclusion: In a Nutshell | p. 128 |
| Glossary | p. 129 |
| Bibliography | p. 133 |
| Resources | p. 135 |
| Index | p. 138 |
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