Self-management Program in Patients With COPD

"Week 1: Learn about COPD, practice pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing (2-3 sets, 10-15 reps, 2-3x/day), start 5-10 min light walking, conserve energy with frequent rests.~Week 2: Understand benefits of activity and oxygen use, add seated marches/leg raises, walk 10-15 min, pace activities with rest breaks.~Week 3: Begin strength exercises (sit-to-stand, wall push-ups, 2 sets of 10), increase walking to 15-20 min, practice relaxation for anxiety.~Week 4: Focus on nutrition, walk 20-25 min, continue strength work, recognize flare-up signs, create action plan.~Week 5: Seek social support, walk 25-30 min, add stretching (2-3x/week), track activity daily.~Week 6: Set SMART goals, maintain daily walking 30 min, review coping strategies, add new activities if desired."

"Week 1: Practice pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing (2-3 sets, 10-15 breaths, 2-3x/day), start walking 5-10 min (3-5x/week), add gentle upper body stretches (20-30 sec holds, 2-3 reps).~Week 2: Continue breathing exercises, increase walking slightly each session, maintain stretches 3-5x/week for flexibility.~Week 3: Keep breathing routines, walk or cycle 15-20 min (4-5x/week), start sit-to-stand strength exercises (2-3 sets of 10-15 reps, 2-3x/week), keep stretching routine.~Week 4: Maintain breathing drills, increase walking/cycling intensity if tolerated, continue strength work and flexibility exercises.~Week 5: Keep up breathing exercises, walk/cycle 20-30 min (5x/week), do sit-to-stand exercises (3 sets of 10-15 reps, 3x/week), maintain upper body stretching.~Week 6: Sustain daily breathing practice, aim for 30 min walking/cycling daily, continue strength and stretch exercises, adjust intensity as needed for long-term progress."