Music Therapy Improves Symptoms of COPD
Published 5 Jan 2016
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I agree, music helps to take my mind off myself when ill with any of my health condition especially my breathing when ill with chest infections or just having a difficult time with Asthma or C.O.P.D.
I played saxes from the age of 14 (I'm now 77). I've just had to give them up because I'm unable to fill them with breath (especially the tenor) and so cannot play them properly. I'm devastated and lost without playing so I'm planning to sell the saxes and with the proceeds, buy an instrument that doesn't rely on blowing.
Just today have been diagnosed with copd, wondering what the outcome will be, any help given will be appreciated. Thank you hooked
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Hi hookey...What stage are you at? I am 75% on the spirometer, I think that's stage2. It depends on how well you look after yourself as well. Keep away from people smoking, pollution, don't drink or smoke yourself and anything else that would affect your breathing. And, certain foods can cause problems to. Change your diet to fruit and veg, white meat or fish is the best. I am trying my best to keep to a proper diet as I have got Type2 diabetes too. If I put on weight at all or I eat sweets ect...I find I can't breath properly so, now I try my best to keep meals right for me. Exercises are a must with all breathing conditions, even if you only do light exercises like I do,I am limited to what I can or can't do. I don't do anything strenuous that would upset me in anyway. I always have a rest in the afternoons as I get too tired and fatigued if I over do things a bit. I have added a link to stages of C.O.P.D. I hope that will be of some use too you. There are other websites with more info on them if you google 'stages of C.O.P.D'. Best wishes and good luck with your health...Astra! Look after yourself!
http://copd.about.com/od/copdbasics/a/stagesofcopd.htm
@Hookey...I have found another webpage for you. I hope this will be of some help to you too. If you look after yourself and follow guidelines for C.O.P.D. you will be ok for many years. Just don't worry about things as stress and worry about illnesses will make your breathing play up. Take things one day at a time, that's what I do. Best Wishes...Astra!
http://www.healthline.com/health/copd/stages#Grades5
