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    This document provides self-management guidelines for COPD patients, including recommendations about medications, exercise, hygiene, diet, and sleep. It suggests using medications like tiotropium and beclovent daily and incorporating exercise like walking or swimming for 30 minutes four times a week. Proper hygiene of hands, oral cavity, eyes, and full body is also advised. A high calorie and protein diet with low carbohydrates is recommended. Finally, it suggests establishing good sleep routines and reducing stress through activities like prayer and limiting daytime naps.

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    This document provides self-management guidelines for COPD patients, including recommendations about medications, exercise, hygiene, diet, and sleep. It suggests using medications like tiotropium and beclovent daily and incorporating exercise like walking or swimming for 30 minutes four times a week. Proper hygiene of hands, oral cavity, eyes, and full body is also advised. A high calorie and protein diet with low carbohydrates is recommended. Finally, it suggests establishing good sleep routines and reducing stress through activities like prayer and limiting daytime naps.

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    This document provides self-management guidelines for COPD patients, including recommendations about medications, exercise, hygiene, diet, and sleep. It suggests using medications like tiotropium and beclovent daily and incorporating exercise like walking or swimming for 30 minutes four times a week. Proper hygiene of hands, oral cavity, eyes, and full body is also advised. A high calorie and protein diet with low carbohydrates is recommended. Finally, it suggests establishing good sleep routines and reducing stress through activities like prayer and limiting daytime naps.

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    UST Hospital

    presents

    SELF
    MANAGEMENT
    for COPD patients

    Medications
    Tiotropium (Spiriva) Beclovent (Beclomethasone)
    - Widens airways - Reduces swelling in airways
    - Use everyday - Rinse mouth with water, gargle,
    - Administer first and spit after using the drug

    Exercise
    - Continue to practice diaphragmatic breathing
    - Start slow with 30mins a day, 4 days a week
    - Recommended types of exercise:
    > Walking
    > Jogging
    > Low-impact aerobics (swimming, stationary cycling)

    Treatment
    Incorporate medications into a daily routine.

    Hygiene
    Hand Hygiene
    - Wash hands after using the restroom and before eating
    Oral Hygiene
    - Brush teeth after every meal
    Eye Hygiene
    - Wash eyes in the morning when washing the face
    Head-to-toe Hygiene
    - Regularly shower to remove dead skin, bacteria, and odor

    Outpatient
    Return to the out patient department after one month

    Diet
    High Calories
    - Provides adequate source of energy
    - Ex. Eggs, nuts, and seeds
    High protein
    - Strengthens respiratory muscles
    - Ex. Fish, milk, and meat
    Low Carbohydrates
    - Limits CO2
    - Ex. Fruits and vegtables

    Spirituality and Sleep


    - Pray for healing
    - Sleep with two pillows to aid breathing
    - Avoid napping during the day for longer than 20 mins
    - Reduce electronics in the bedroom
    - Establish a sleep routine

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