Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough and sputum production. While symptoms of the disease do not usually appear in people younger than age 55 years, changes to the lung begin many years earlier. COPD is an umbrella term for a number of diseases which include chronic bronchitis and emphysema.




Most of the time, COPD is diagnosed in middle-aged or older people. The disease isn't passed from person to person—you can't catch it from someone else.

How to control your breathing
If you know how to control your breathing, you can stay calm when you're short of breath. Pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing will both help. These breathing methods prevent or reduce the trapped air in your lungs, and allow you to breathe in more fresh air.

Biofeedback Treatment is effective to educate the patient about their condition, enhance deep belly breathing and reduce their stress. Avoiding exposure to toxic chemicals and taking antioxidants can help ameliorate the symptoms of COPD.

Author's Bio: 

Dr. George Grant, Ph.D., I.M.D. is a Specialist in Integrative medicine, Biofeedback & Stress Management