Positive Options for Living with COPD: Self-Help and Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Positive Options for Health)

Although this book is dated, it is still very helpful, concise & well organized. Arrived promptly & in the condition described.

This was one of three books I purchased on COPD. I found this book to have the most concrete suggestions for dealing with emotional and physical changes due to COPD. However, my impression of all 3 books was that they were written to an audience of COPD sufferers who are at a more advanced stage than "moderate" which is my husband's diagnosis. Reading about what "might" be in store for us as his disease progresses was a little jarring, scarey, but enlightening at the same time. As is suggested and makes common sense, it's better to start making adjustments earlier in the diagnosis than later. Out of all three books, I would recommend this one to those diagnosed with COPD or their family who wants to be informed on how to help their loved one.

good book with plenty of practical information that can actually be incorporated into any lifestyle. I found the nutritional section to be especially helpful.there are lots of facts that the doctors just don't have the time to go over in detail.I would recommend this book for anyone looking for insight and information that will lead to deeper understanding that will result in lasting relief from COPD that medicines can't provide.

This book is filled with excellent tips and facts about COPD. There is great insight into how patients feel and the struggle with this disease. He is also encouraging to the reader and lays out plans that one might want to try to improve your activity level, etc. This is a go to book, not just a one time read. Thanks to Teri Allen for a very helpful book. The author is a registered respiratory therapist and that is excellent. I will refer to this book many times on this journey.

A good book to give to someong who has just been diagnosed with COPD. It will get them started on the right tack. I have sever COPD and I wish I had read this book before my condition got to this stage. I think it can make you change your lifestyle to live longer with this condition.

As a former caregiver for a life long friend with COPD I was very fortunate to find the book in my local library. I bought a couple of copies and since have recommended it to others in this situation. It covers all aspects of the disease from early stages, right up to preparations for hospice care and death.

I gave this book five stars because I believe it is the most comprehensive guide to understanding everything about COPD. There is also a major chapter on smoking cessation which includes no-nonsense facts about what additives are in cigarettes and all the devastation they cause to the body. This book is not all doom and gloom, however, and offers much hope and practical tips on living positively with COPD.

Had a lot of helpful information in it. Good companion to COPD for Dummies. Since I needed to know a lot about COPD this book was very helpful.

Helful

Great info