A Guide to COPD-Friendly ClimatesI live in Illinois, and for the most part, we have four seasons. I loved growing up in a little rural town where everyone knew everyone, and I felt safe...
Tips for Managing Springtime With COPDSpring is my favorite time of year. I love that first day when the snow is gone, and the air is warm enough to be outside. I love the sounds...
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on itSomeday your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy for you if or when your lung function starts to decline. Some patients don't want to start on oxygen because they think that...
A Guide to COPD-Friendly ClimatesI live in Illinois, and for the most part, we have four seasons. I loved growing up in a little rural town where everyone knew everyone, and I felt safe...
Tips for Managing Springtime With COPDSpring is my favorite time of year. I love that first day when the snow is gone, and the air is warm enough to be outside. I love the sounds...
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on itSomeday your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy for you if or when your lung function starts to decline. Some patients don't want to start on oxygen because they think that...
A Guide to COPD-Friendly ClimatesI live in Illinois, and for the most part, we have four seasons. I loved growing up in a little rural town where everyone knew everyone, and I felt safe...
Tips for Managing Springtime With COPDSpring is my favorite time of year. I love that first day when the snow is gone, and the air is warm enough to be outside. I love the sounds...
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on itSomeday your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy for you if or when your lung function starts to decline. Some patients don't want to start on oxygen because they think that...
All About Air Conditioning!Over the past two weeks, I had a patient with severe COPD. Although she went home after the first week, she was readmitted soon after, giving me the chance to...reactionscomments
How I Adjusted to CPAPFor years, as a respiratory therapist, I have worked with patients who use CPAP at night for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), COPD, or both. I would often ask them, "How...reactions10comments
Featured forum COPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...reactions487replies
Featured story Me and COPDSince being diagnosed with COPD, I have found that it effects every part of your life. Cold air makes it difficult to breathe, especially if it is a cold wind,...reactions1comment
