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
What is Airflow Limitation?You hear the term bandied around. It’s described by the GOLD COPD guidelines as a key component of COPD. If you have...reactions12comments
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Terms DefinedSo, you happen to be sitting in an emergency room. Here are some of the things you might hear or see. Scrubs...reactionscomments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPDDespite the label, "end-stage," there is no reason to give up once you reach stage 4 of COPD, which is considered "very...reactionscomments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPDCOPD is a chronic inflammatory illness of the lungs and airways that gets progressively worse over time. How long that takes can...reactions1comment
How Does Albuterol Work?Albuterol is a very effective rescue medicine. It’s the best selling beta adrenergic of all time. It opens airways fast, making breathing...reactions4comments
COPD Lexicon: Types Of DoctorsThere are so many doctors capable and ready to help you. And there are so many different types of doctors. They specialize...reactions2comments
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
What is Pulmonary Function Testing?Some call it pulmonary function testing, or a PFT. Some call it spirometry. No matter what you refer to it as it...reactions12comments
The Toll of Frequent COPD ExacerbationsDealing with exacerbations of COPD is a fact of life when you have this disease. But, as emphasized in the most recent...reactions14comments
Tips for Managing COPD PainPain management is an important part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet so often, the medical support system may...reactions4comments
10 Improvements Over Past 20 YearsRecently, my boss came to me and said, “Happy Anniversary!” She bought me lunch. It was a worthy celebration of my 20...reactions9comments
COPD Tests and Diagnosis (Part 1)We hear about ABG, FEV and PFT. What is going on? What does it mean? I know my basic ABC’s but this...reactionscomments
So, What IS COPD Anyway?I thought it would be neat to take a step back and review the term COPD. We know it means Chronic Obstructive...reactionscomments
Why Is There No Cure For COPD?Why is there no cure for COPD? Why is so much known about other diseases, yet so little known about ours? These...reactions9comments
Coughing for Better BreathingLearning how to cough effectively is an important skill when you have COPD. The congestion that often goes along with your COPD...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know“So, what does that mean? Can you put that in English? Can you put that in terms I can understand?” These are...reactions4comments
Maintaining COPD Control During the Winter MonthsStaying healthy with COPD is all about maintaining control over your symptoms as well as you can. Winter, though, presents a number...reactions7comments
GERD and COPD: What You Need to KnowDid you know that people who have COPD are at risk for another chronic condition called GERD? GERD stands for GastroEsophageal Reflux...reactions3comments
Home Pulse Oximeter Monitoring - Yes or No?If you have COPD, chances are good that you've had your index finger stuck into a small device called a pulse oximeter...reactions11comments
