Living With COPD Part 3 Diaphragmatic Breathing

[KDEITRICK]

Thank you, Mr. Riser. I found this very helpful.

[heartmom1]

i was told i had copd at age of 35,i couldnt believe it when doctor me that i had it , i had a wondeful friend and uncle who died that copd they both smoked til the end,i am trying to quit myself thank you so much for posting this videos

[elegantlywasted100]

@heartmom1 Quitting is the only way. I was even younger.

[AntoineVe1914]

Hi mriser, thanks for the video. Try to look at the camera to stablish visual contact with your audience. Nice information.

[stanlee1963able]

Thanks so very much for providing this service to the global community. This will help me and fellow OTA students to educate people with COPD to maximize their independence through better breathing. Better Living Through Better Breathing

[doctorayman1983]

yes yawning helps me somehow,and i feel a better breath,thanks for those videos mriser...valuable

[TheGamma10]

I enjoy your closing remark "breath well"

[mriser]

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is really any chronic lung disease that restricts the airflow to and from the lungs making it difficult to breathe. This includes, but is not limited to, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, and Asthma.

[Killabot123357]

what is COPD?

[edBOYedBOY]

Michael, is it ok to drink alcohol while you have COPD??

[mriser]

I would not recomend it. It relaxes the body and causes your breathing to become too shallow. This could lead to less oxygen getting to your lungs and even less CO2 (carbon dioxide) being exhaled. Another thing too is you have to consider what medication you may be taking. If you or a loved one is being treated for depression then the answer is a resounding no. Speak with your doctor first to see what he/she has to say.

[edBOYedBOY]

Ok thanks Mike. You're a good man.

[MyPinkRainbow]

hi dear, ya know when i first went on o2 4 yrs ago they never did any ofthis with me at all , , and i am a nurse, but worked in nicu for 15 yrs and it amazes me, i have learned more from u in 20 minutes than from years of having copd and nothing from any one on the team of my care, but like i said before no more insurance, no team.. your awesome. i dream of not gasping to get som air ... i really hate it, ty again your a angel for doing these.

[dalorisdesiree]

I enjoyed your video it was very educational and would like to know if you would like to post your video on:

The lungchallenge . com

We are volunteering at the Lung Association and want to educate people about lung disease and procedure. Thank you DR

[stringbini]

In yoga they call this "Ujjaya Breath." I do yoga, running, aerobics, dance, weight training, etc. The sad thing is I've also smoked these past 10 years and my breathing is way out of control. I go about a week without smoking and then something- anything will trigger an impulse and then I'm bug-eyed and hunched over and trying to yawn all over again.

[stringbini]

Does anyone else feel like me that you can only get a good breath of air when you yawn? Sometimes singing helps me too, I think because it keeps the air inside longer?

[tamingthetiger]

Hi Michael. Great videos. I'm a physical therapist (in the UK we are principally responsible for teaching these techniques to patients) and I am very impressed with your advice. It's great to see someone with COPD like yourself taking control of their condition and not be afraid to share their knowledge. Peace and good luck with the future! Mike W.

[denisedm4]

I will show my hospice volunteers and co-workers your videos. You are doing a fantastic job!

[rvarshy]

This is in Kind service. I whole heartedly Thank You very much. My father too is a chronic COPD patient. Whilst we are looking for the exact combination of medicines for him. He also has a reduced matrial valve. Any good websites that would help me in Mumbai, India ?

[jnesteva7]

Thank you for your work. Your presentations are very good and I´m sure can be very helpful for those with copd. I can refer some of my english speaking patients to your videos.

J. Navarro, MD.