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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is by definition an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. This disease is characterized by increasing breathlessness.

Many people mistake their increased breathlessness and coughing as a normal part of aging. In the early stages of the disease, you may not notice the symptoms. COPD can develop for years without noticeable shortness of breath. You begin to see the symptoms in the more developed stages of the disease.

Damage to the lung tissue over time causes physical changes in the tissues of the lungs and clogging of the airways with thick mucus. The tissue damage in the lungs leads to poor compliance (the elasticity, or ability of the lung tissue to expand).

 

The decrease in elasticity of the lungs means that oxygen in the air cannot get by obstructions (for example, thick mucus plugs) to reach air spaces (alveoli) where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs in the lung. Consequently, the person exhibits a progressive difficulty, first coughing to remove obstructions like mucus, and then in breathing, especially with exertion.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

 

People with COPD can often mistake their symptoms for other respiratory problems, such as exercise induced asthma or a bad cold. If you have any of the following symptoms, you should see your doctor as soon as possible:

• Wheezing
• Tightness in the chest
• Fatigue
• Multiple respiratory infections
• Shortness of breath (dyspnea) that gets worse with mild activity
• Having to clear your throat first thing in the morning, due to excess mucus in your lungs
• A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish
• Blueness of the lips or fingernail beds (cyanosis)
• Frequent respiratory infections
• Unintended weight loss (in later stages)
• Swelling in ankles, feet or legs

 

If left untreated, COPD can lead to hospitalization and even death. Be proactive if you are showing signs of the disease and be evaluated by your physician promptly.

What Causes COPD?

The main cause of COPD in developed countries is tobacco smoking. In the developing world, COPD often occurs in people exposed to fumes from burning fuel for cooking and heating in poorly ventilated homes.

 

Only about 20 to 30 percent of chronic smokers may develop clinically apparent COPD, although many smokers with long smoking histories may develop reduced lung function. Some smokers develop less common lung conditions. They may be misdiagnosed as having COPD until a more thorough evaluation is performed.

Exposure to certain gases or fumes in the workplace, exposure to heavy amounts of secondhand smoke and pollution, frequent use of a cooking fire without proper ventilation, and genetic problems like Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency are also causes of COPD.

Stages of COPD

 

One way to establish stages for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease program (GOLD).

 

The staging is based on the results of a pulmonary function test. Specifically, the forced expiratory volume (how much air one can exhale forcibly) in one second (FEV1) of a standard predicted value is measured, based on the individual patient's physical parameters.

 

The stages are as follows:

• Stage I is FEV1 of equal or more than 80% of the predicted value
• Stage II is FEV1 of 50% to 79% of the predicted value
• Stage III is FEV1 of 30% to 49% of the predicted value
• Stage IV is FEV1 of less than 30% of predicted value or an FEV1 less than 50% of predicted value plus respiratory failure

Other staging methods are similar but are based on severity of the shortness of breath symptom.

COPD Treatment

 

Medical treatments of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease include bronchodilators, steroids, mucolytic agents, oxygen therapy, and surgical procedures such as bullectomy, lung volume reduction surgery, and lung transplantation.

The treatments are often based on the stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for example:

• Stage I - short-acting bronchodilator as needed
• Stage II - short-acting bronchodilator as needed and long-acting bronchodilators plus cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Stage III - short-acting bronchodilator as needed, long-acting bronchodilators, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and inhaled glucocorticoids for repeated exacerbations
• Stage IV - as needed, long-acting bronchodilators, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, inhaled glucocorticoids, long-term oxygen therapy, possible lung volume reduction surgery, and possible lung transplantation (stage IV has been termed "end-stage" chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

The three major goals of the comprehensive treatment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are to reduce airflow limitation, prevent and treat secondary medical complications, decrease respiratory symptoms, and improve quality of life.

The patient may need to be hospitalized if they develop severe respiratory dysfunction, if the disease progresses, or if they have other serious respiratory diseases. The purpose of hospitalization is to treat symptoms and to prevent further deterioration.

 

The patient may be admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) if they require invasive or noninvasive mechanical ventilation or if they have the following symptoms:

• Confusion
• Lethargy
• Respiratory muscle fatigue
• Worsening hypoxemia (not enough oxygen in the blood)
• Respiratory acidosis (retention of carbon dioxide in the blood)

Treatment of Moderate to Severe COPD

 

Doctors often use these additional therapies for people with moderate or severe COPD:

 

• Oxygen therapy - Some people with COPD use oxygen only during activities or while sleeping. Others use oxygen all the time. Oxygen therapy can improve quality of life and is the only COPD therapy proven to extend life.

 

• Pulmonary rehabilitation program. These programs generally combine education, exercise training, nutrition advice and counseling. You'll work with a variety of specialists, who can tailor your rehabilitation program to meet your needs.

Even with ongoing treatment, you may experience times when symptoms become worse for days or weeks. This is called an acute exacerbation, and it may lead to lung failure if you don't receive quick and appropriate treatment.

Exacerbations may be caused by a respiratory infection, air pollution, or other triggers of inflammation. Whatever the cause, it's important to seek prompt medical help if you notice a sustained increase in coughing, a change in your mucus or if you have a harder time breathing.

 

When exacerbations occur, you may need additional medications, supplemental oxygen, or treatment in the hospital. Once symptoms improve, your doctor will talk with you about measures to prevent future exacerbations.

 

Surgical Procedures

Surgery is an option for some people with some forms of severe emphysema who aren't helped sufficiently by medications alone. Surgical options include:

• Lung volume reduction surgery. In this surgery, your surgeon removes small wedges of damaged lung tissue from the upper lungs. This creates extra space in your chest cavity so that the remaining healthier lung tissue can expand, and the diaphragm can work more efficiently.

 

• Lung transplant. Lung transplantation may be an option for certain people who meet specific criteria. Transplantation can improve your ability to breathe and to be active. However, it's a major operation that has significant risks, such as organ rejection, and it requires taking lifelong immune-suppressing medications.

 

• Bullectomy. Large air spaces (bullae) form in the lungs when the walls of the air sacs are destroyed. These bullae can become very large and cause breathing problems. In a bullectomy, doctors remove bullae from the lungs to help improve air flow.

Can You Live Well With COPD?

 

There are many things you can do at home to stay as healthy as you can.

• Avoid things that can irritate your lungs, such as smoke and air pollution.
• Use an air filter in your home.
• Get regular exercise to stay as strong as you can.
• Eat well so you can keep up your strength. If you are losing weight, ask your doctor or dietitian about ways to make it easier to get the calories you need.

As COPD progresses, you may have flare-ups when your symptoms quickly get worse and stay worse. It is important to know what to do if this happens. Many doctors will give you an action plan and medicines to help you breathe if you have a flare-up. But if the attack is severe, you may need to go to the emergency room.

Knowing that you have a disease that gets worse over time can be hard. It's common to feel sad or hopeless sometimes. Having trouble breathing can also make you feel very anxious. If these feelings last, be sure to tell your doctor. Counseling, medicine, and support groups can help you cope.

 

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How was Muhammad Ali able to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee? How did Jordan take off from the free throw line? Have you seen that one handed catch by Odell Beckham Jr.? Crazy.

 

Athletes dedicate their entire lives to becoming the absolute best at what they do. They wake up before the sun, spend every available minute learning and perfecting their craft, and when everyone else has gone to bed, they’re still awake, practicing under the streetlights.

 

It’s this level of dedication that has got them to where they are.

But, there is something else that helps them achieve success and push them over the edge - supplements. While this may not necessarily be the case for Jordan, Ali or Beckham, most of the worlds greatest athletes include supplements in their daily routines.

No, there isn’t a supplement you can take that will give you the dedication these athletes have, but there are plenty of supplements on the market that can help you achieve our own athletic goals. Your goals may not be the same as the world's top performing athletes, but you can still benefit from the supplements they use.

What supplements should athletes take for improved performance?

 

First things first. What supplements do the world’s best athletes take on a regular basis?

 

The overwhelming majority of athletes are taking supplements to aid in there performance. There are many legal supplements available today that can help athletes gain an extra edge in their respective sports. But what vitamin supplements for athletes are the most important?

 

Omega 3 fatty acids are one of the most well known and most used supplements on the market. Omega 3’s may improve cardiovascular health and function, improve lipid profiles, improve brain function and mental acuity, and have powerful anti-inflammatory properties. When taken correctly, Omega 3’s can provide you with the biggest bang for your buck.

 

B-Vitamins are another popular supplement that can increase your energy production, improve your mood, and help your body detoxify. If you’re doing heavy workouts that may damage your muscles, it is a good idea to take B-Vitamins to help your body in the rebuilding process.  

 

Magnesium is one of the most recommended supplement for athletes because it’s essential to our biological systems and most athletes are likely deficient. A recent study suggested that up to 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium, and that number is likely higher among athletes. Magnesium is important to athletes because it regulates heart rhythm, allows muscles to contract and relax properly, and reduces blood pressure. Every athlete should be taking magnesium.

Vitamin D is more like a hormone than a drug. Your body produces vitamin D when you’re exposed to the sun, which means you’re probably not producing enough. Unless you’re walking around naked in the sun for a few hours a day, you probably aren’t getting enough Vitamin D.  

 

Vitamin D can help reduce inflammation, improves mood and upper respiratory health and allows the brain to release melatonin so you can fall asleep easier. If for nothing else, vitamin D is important so you can get a good night's sleep after a long day in the gym.

 

Protein is probably the most popular and well known supplement for athletes. It’s almost second nature for people starting to train and workout to look up what protein shake they need to be drinking. If taken within 10 minutes of training, protein will reduce the amount of stress hormones released.

 

Protein should be eaten from animal sources throughout the day for best results. Too much protein can cause problems in the body, but the right amount repairs tissues and reduces muscle soreness.

 

Vitamin C is used by most people to help them get over a sickness. And while vitamin C can help protect the immune system, it also helps athletes recover from intense workouts. Vitamin C is found in most fruits and is nearly impossible to overdose on.  Take vitamin C during your post workout to help your body start repairing your muscles immediately.

 

Coenzyme Q10 may not be well-known, but it’s essential. CoQ10 is the only antioxidant found within cells, and it gets rid of lactic acid and other wastes. CoQ10 should be more widely known because of what it does for your heart.

There have been a number of young, healthy distance runners that have died of cardiac arrest recently, and it’s been found that there was a lack of CoQ10 in their hearts. This in turn caused scarring and damage from years of training. If you’re doing any kind of serious training, you should take CoQ10. The most usable form of CoQ10 is ubiquinone and delivered in oil. Just be sure not to take it at the same time as your fish oils because that could inhibit the absorption rate.

 

Branched Chain Amino Acids are said to be the best recovery supplement to take for athletes. Sipping on BCAAs during your workouts is shown to speed up the recovery and repair process. Research suggests that participants who ingest BCAAs experience significantly less muscle soreness and damage following a high-volume workout.  

 

Creatine Monohydrate is a muscle-building, power-enhancing supplement.  It’s one of the best supplements for strength and size, and one of the best supplements for strength gains.  If you’re looking to lose weight, creatine may not be what you’re looking for, at least initially, because creatine helps build muscle which makes the number on the scale go up.  Creatine also helps maintain energy during workouts, helps speed up your recovery, and enhances the quality of your weight training.

 

The best recovery drink after any workout is a protein shake. Whey protein is a very popular option, but whey protein doesn’t sit well on some people's stomachs. Because of that, vegan protein shakes are becoming more and more popular. If you’re looking for something to eat after your workout to compliment your supplements, there’s nothing better than some grilled chicken and roasted vegetables.  

 

Best Supplements Specifically For Runners

 

Probably the most widely used workout technique is running. Every athlete uses cardio in their workouts in some form or fashion, and there's no better cardio workout than a good old fashioned run. If running is a part of your routine, there are some specific supplements you can take to aid in your progression.

 

First, take the supplements mentioned above. Fish oil, magnesium, vitamin C are all essential supplements for runners, and magnesium carries extra benefits because it helps with endurance, energy, and muscle contraction.  

 

But there are a few others that are recommended specifically for runners.

 

Caffeine is actually one of the best supplements for endurance athletes like runners. It’s one of the best ways for runners to increase their stamina. Caffeine's ability to reduce perception of effort and help delay fatigue can make those longer runs more bearable.  As an added bonus, caffeine can increase fat oxidation, which can help with weight management.

 

Celadrin helps cushion bones and joints and improve flexibility. You can understand why this would be important to runners given the constant pounding on the joints. It's made from a blend of essential fatty acids and is fast acting and long lasting. It also benefits muscles, tendons and deep tissue.

 

L-Glutamine is good for runners because glutamine is depleted in the body when it undergoes physical stress. As an amino acid, l-glutamine helps fuel muscles and can stop them from becoming sore during exercise.

 

Zinc is another supplement that can help us maintain energy. Runners lose zinc during exercise, so it's important to supplement to build levels back up. Zinc also helps maintain a healthy immune system.

 

When thinking about creatine, most people don’t associate it with running. When you think creatine, you think of heavy lifting and building muscle, not running. However,  Creatine supplements can boost the quality of high intensity training, an essential part of a training routine for runners.

 

None of these supplements will magically turn you into an elite sprinter, but if you take them all as directed, you should begin to see improvements.  

 

Are PEDs and Supplements The Same Thing?

 

Don’t get supplements confused with performancing enhancing drugs. When talking about PEDs, most people are talking about various types of steroids. These PEDs are in a category all alone, and shouldn’t be confused with natural supplements.  

 

Performance enhancing drugs come with a laundry list of side effects. Depending on what you’re taking, you could develop acne, lose your hair, have severe headaches, increase your risk of stroke, and become much more aggressive and easily agitated.

 

Even though most PEDs aren’t legal and are extremely frowned upon in professional sports, they are still used, and sometimes more than you’d would think. If you are a baseball fan, you know all about the use of PEDs that rocked the MLB a few years back.  

 

One of America's most beloved athletes, Lance Armstrong, even had his reputation stained when he was caught “doping” for the Tour de France.  Every major sport has a program in place to test it’s athletes to be sure they aren't using any banned substances.

 

The most important thing to remember about PEDs is that they can cover a very broad spectrum of drugs and supplements. Caffeine, creatine and other very good and legal supplements we’ve talked about can all be considered legal performance enhancing drugs, but they are nothing like the illegal steroids people are usually referencing when they are talking about PEDs.

 

Conclusion

Supplementing your diet and workout routines might not get you to perform “like Mike,” but they do provide multiple benefits that people like me and you should take full advantage of. Whether your goal is to drop a few pounds, train for a marathon, or make the high school football team, adding supplements can do wonders for your workouts and recovery.

 

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