Tips for Mastering Your Medication Regime With COPDIf you have COPD, chances are you're taking one or more medications; perhaps even quite a few. As your COPD progresses and...reactions4comments
Links Between COPD and AnxietyStudies show that 13-45% of COPDers also experience anxiety. In fact, COPDers are 85% more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety compared...reactions8comments
COPD Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Right for You?COPD is best treated with inhaled medicine. However, there are 2 ways of delivering this medication: There are pros and cons to...reactions6comments
COPD Lexicon: Emphysema Terms To KnowYou got me started on defining COPD-related terms in my other Lexicon articles (Basic Terms to Know & Oxygen Terms to Know)...reactions2comments
COPD and Congestive Heart Failure - How to Tell the DifferenceCOPD and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF for short) are two of the most common chronic health conditions and also among the top...reactions35comments
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure for an Individual With COPD?High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is not...reactions14comments
Overview of Antibiotics for the Treatment of COPD ExacerbationsCOPD exacerbations can be scary and overwhelming. If you have experienced more than one exacerbation during your health journey, you've likely been...reactions14comments
Could a Protein One Day Prevent and Treat COPD?There is a protein COPD researchers are very interested in. It is called adenine nucleotide translocase (ANT). They are hoping this protein...reactions9comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and ShinglesThe two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune...reactionscomments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will...reactionscomments
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
9 Early Warning Signs And SymptomsA neat thing about having COPD is it communicates with you. It lets you know when something is wrong, or when a...reactions8comments
How Long Can Your Oxygen Tubing Be? Many people with COPD require supplemental oxygen. This requires the use of a nasal cannula and tubing. A standard recommendation is to...reactions29comments
What Are Blue Bloaters And Pink Puffers?Listed here are some older terms used to describe COPDers. Rarely are they seen in medical literature these days. But, occasionally I’m...reactions8comments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
What Are Alveoli?They are called alveoli - small, grape-like clusters inside your lungs. They play a key role in the exchange of gases into...reactions15comments
Lung Hyperinflation in COPDLung hyperinflation happens when air gets trapped in the lungs. It is sometimes called “long lungs.” The trapped air causes the lungs...reactions4comments
Breathing Treatments: Your Questions AnsweredSo, I get lots of questions about breathing treatments. Here are some of the most common ones, followed by my pithy answers...reactions24comments
Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Flare-UpsEarly warning signs are symptoms felt BEFORE COPD flare-ups occur. They act as warnings that a full-fledged flare-up is impending. When you...reactions10comments
A List of All Inhalers Part II: Combination InhalersEditor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 is titled 'A List of All Inhalers Part I: The...reactions2comments
