What Are Some Exercises My Wife Can Do For Her

Posted on Mon, 3 Dec 2018

Question: what are some exercises my wife can do for her stage 4 COPD?

Answered by Dr. Arnold Zedd (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Exercise program for COPD

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. Eddings, and welcome to Ask a Doctor service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.

As each patient is different, it will be a good idea for both of you to speak with her doctor before she starts exercising. Her treating doctor is the one who knows your wife the best.

People with COPD start exercising with a short walk, stopping to rest when they become breathless.

If your wife has difficulty breathing while exercising, her doctor can recommend a pulmonary rehabilitation program. This is a medically supervised group exercise combined with disease management and education to address her situation.

I hope she gets the advice she needs and continues with the program.
It will be beneficial for her health and COPD.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any more questions, I will be happy to assist further.

Arnold Zedd, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Arnold Zedd (4 hours later)

We can’t afford the physical therapy. If you can’t provide exercises for her I want my $20 back to buy groceries!!!

Answered by Dr. Arnold Zedd (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
exercises for COPD

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back Mr. Eddings. Glad to have the chance to help you once more.
Exercise options for your wife would be walking, yoga class, and playing XXXXXXX golf with friends.
It will be important that she exercise daily.
Once again, she should speak to her healthcare provider before starting any new physical activity.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your wife and you good health.
Arnold Zedd, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng