Derek Cummings...Derek was previously an advocate for COPD.net I was diagnosed with mild COPD in 1987 when 39 years of age.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Isolation and Connecting to Groups...His name was Derek Cummings. He is a past writer for COPD.net and he led me to COPD.net, where I found the support I needed.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Explaining Emphysema - Part 1: Risk Factors & Symptoms...On COPD.net, Derek Cummings, one of our contributors, refers to this as "The COPD Bump."... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Stuffy Noses and COPD: What’s the Deal?...Derek Cummings, an excellent writer who also has COPD, wrote a nice post on this subject called "Learning To Breathe Right Is The Hardest Of All."... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Forming Relationships With Respiratory Therapists...There isn’t much time for chumming with old friends. Yet, I was aware that Bill, my favorite COPDer, was in room 6.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our Future...He made a humming sound, and slowly waved his arms up over his head, then back down.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Wildfire Week...Here is what one week looked like with poor quality and COPD.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Your COPD Dream Team...They could go seven to eight players deep into the roster if needed, and every player could step up and excel on the spot.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Can Doctors Tell If It Is Asthma, COPD, or Both?...So, here are the results. What’s important here is that these levels correlated with sputum eosinophil and neutrophil levels.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Another Year Older!...I used to think my parents were so old when they were this age. I’m not old!... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Quality COPD Nurse Can Make All the Difference...doing once a week, every week from the start of your infusions for the rest of your life?... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Methods for Cleaning Your Equipment...The recommendation is to wash your mask every week with soap and water.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Death and Dying: Part 3...You can read parts 1 and 2 of this story here and here.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Best Place to Live in the Winter...Winters here are like living in the deep freeze.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prevalence of COPD in Women...“Slim” cigarettes were touted as more feminine, and menthol cigarettes as healthier and smoother.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alpha-1 Deficiency: Were You Tested?...Whether you are newly diagnosed with COPD or a 30-year veteran, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency might be a new concept for you. While Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a considered a... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
My Two-Week Experience With Healthcare...I was so nervous my hands were shaking, so I asked my mum-in-law to take the call for me.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Reasons You Could Have Blood in Your Mucus When Coughing...Seek immediate medical attention if you’re coughing up more than a few teaspoons of blood, if you’ve been coughing up blood longer than a week, or if other... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Death and Dying: Part 2...We are here for you.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
