COPD - managing stress and your mood

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - emotions; Stress - COPD; Depression - COPD

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a greater risk for depression, stress, and anxiety. Being stressed or depressed can make COPD symptoms worse and make it harder to care for yourself.

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to chronic lung disorders that result in blocked air flow in the lungs. The two main COPD disorders are emphysema and chronic bronchitis, the most common causes of respiratory failure. Emphysema occurs when the walls between the lung's air sacs become weakened and collapse. Damage from COPD is usually permanent and irreversible.

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COPD and Your Emotions

How Your Emotions can Affect COPD

How to Manage Stress and Avoid Depression

When to Call the Doctor