Sexuality and COPD.
Persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who wish to remain sexually active must make adaptations to compensate for their diminishing activity tolerance, increasing dyspnea, role and sexual self-image changes, anxiety, and increased need for communication. This article describes a support group program designed to help persons with COPD become more knowledgeable and comfortable discussing sexual matters.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology; D003142:Communication; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012725:Sexual Behavior