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Sleep and COPD: Tips for a restful night

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  For healthy people, getting quality sleep at night is already a challenge. For those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, the case is the same but much worse. Often marked with difficulty in breathing, coughing, and wheezing, the pain caused by COPD symptoms may prevent one from getting a good night's sleep. Image source: sclerodermanwes.com Every time symptoms persist, people are advised to consult with their doctor to receive proper treatment. According to Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., for those with COPD, side effects can wake one up at night, making it best for them to speak with their doctor before making any treatment adjustments. Sleeping can be tricky for the lungs, especially when the body isn't positioned properly. Slightly adjust one's sleeping position, with the head slightly higher than the body to prevent acid reflux. Image source: bioinfromant.com Anyone who seeks to have a quality sleep at night knows not to nap during the day. Naps longer th...
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Reset sleep cycle with these tips

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There are many reasons why a person’s sleep cycle can be disrupted. Work shifts, time zone changes, and weather changes can lead to an erratic schedule. Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., explains that to keep up with a healthy circadian rhythm, one must build up healthy habits that will allow the body to rest and wake at the most suitable time. Here are some tips for retuning the body’s sleep cycle. Image source: Verywellhealth.com   Image source: Pixabay.com Tweak the body’s sleep schedule bit by bit According to sleep experts, attempting to sleep an hour earlier than what the body has gotten used to might lead to more frustration. Starting the change by sleeping 15 minutes earlier might be easier to accomplish. For those who want to make long-term changes can add 15 more minutes every two or three days until their body gets used to sleeping at their desired time. Avoid naps Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., suggests skipping naps if one feels tired during midday. Some pe...
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What makes pneumonia a deadly respiratory disease?

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Image source: health.harvard.edu Most people do not perceive pneumonia as a deadly disease, but statistics prove otherwise. Often, pneumonia can be the complication that pushes a patient to the limit. According to Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., pneumonia can introduce complications that can be hard to spot but produce deadly effects. Here are some examples of these complications. Septic shock : Bacteria-caused pneumonia can sometimes enter the bloodstream, especially if treatments were ignored. This condition is called Bacteremia, which can lead to septic shock. Septic shock occurs as a reaction to an infection in the blood, which causes a person’s blood pressure to drop down to dangerous levels. It can starve a person’s organs of blood and force them to stop functioning altogether. Kidney failure : When a person’s kidneys don’t get enough blood, it can lead to kidney failure. Bacteremia or septic shock can cause this as it could prevent a person’s heart from pumping enough b...
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