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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Also indexed as:Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, COPD, Pulmonary Disease, Emphysema
Breathe easier if you have COPD, a disease that leaves you winded and worn out. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Breathe easier if you have COPD, a disease that leaves you winded and worn out. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Steer clear of smoke

    Kick the smoking habit, and avoid secondhand smoke and other respiratory irritants

  • Get to know NAC

    Take 200 mg of the supplement N-acetyl cysteine three times a day to help break down mucus and supply antioxidant protection to lung tissue

  • Add L-carnitine to your fitness routine

    Improve breathing during exercise by taking 2 grams of this nutritional supplement twice a day

  • Find relief with ivy leaf

    Ease symptoms naturally by taking 50 drops of a concentrated alcohol extract twice a day

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