Managing COPD: A Guide to Community Support and Daily LivingWhether it's learning about oxygen therapy, adapting to lifestyle changes, or just finding joy in the small moments of life, our community...reactions2comments
Why Did I Become A Respiratory Therapist?The question I'm often asked is, “Why did you become a respiratory therapist?” There's no simple answer, but the pivotal point that...reactions4comments
Why I Became a Respiratory Therapist“Hi. My name is John. I’m a respiratory therapist. What is your last name?” That’s the typical way I introduce myself to...reactions4comments
10 More Things Not to Say to Someone Living With COPDFour years ago, I wrote a post called “Things Not To Say To Someone Living With COPD.” I received many great responses...reactions37comments
What To Say to Someone Who Has Been Diagnosed With COPDI will be honest with you. When someone is diagnosed with a disease, it's not easy for me to come up with...reactions2comments
How Do You Feel About the Word “COPDer”?At my work, we often refer to our COPD patients as “COPDers.” It seems to be a term that is often used...reactions40comments
Your COPD Dream TeamMy favorite team of all time was the Chicago Bulls of 1995-1996. They became the first team to win 70 regular season...reactions5comments
COPD Moments That Can Be Avoided and How to Prevent ThemA gallant is a person living with COPD who does everything right. While we all aspire to be gallant COPD patients, most...reactions10comments
Tracking, Charting, and Planning Your Chronic IllnessWhy should you maintain a daily journal to track your chronic illness journey with COPD, heart failure, and diabetes? There are a...reactions6comments
Creating COPD-Friendly GatheringsThis year, I set to embark on my first major holiday season without my mom. Her battle with COPD did limit her...reactions1comment
Thoughts Only Those With Lung Disease Can Relate ToWe often refer to anyone with breathing issues as "lungers." This includes people with diseases like asthma (which I have) and COPD...reactions9comments
Tilt-a-Whirl of Home, Hospital, and RehabThere is a revolving door that often starts slow until the frequent hospitalizations become dizzying. It may start with a fall, which...reactionscomments
Ever Get Tired of Seeing Doctors? Ever get to the point you get tired of seeing doctors and having to constantly get tested for one thing or another?...reactions15comments
The Cost of Over-Giving as a CaregiverAccording to the Apostle Paul, Jesus believed that It is better to give than to receive. However, the concept of over-giving as...reactions1comment
Option for People With COPD: High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation VestsDuring a recent conversation with a home healthcare specialist, I discovered that high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vests are now accessible for...reactionscomments
Depression and COPDEvery day to some might seem a struggle. With COPD it’s difficult to breathe, it seems you are coughing more often than...reactions2comments
Tips for Successful Outings with COPDI do most of my traveling by car. A short trip or a long trip, I'm always prepared or I try to...reactionscomments
Here's How I Deal With Insurance Coverage ChallengesInsurance companies have evolved significantly over the years. But many of these changes, in my opinion, seem to focus more on cutting...reactions7comments
Seasonal Affective Disorder and COPDAs the seasons change and the days grow shorter, this time of year often marks the onset of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)...reactionscomments
Planning for the HolidaysThis year, I’m looking forward to the holidays. What’s ahead? I don’t know, and I’ve learned not to plan too far ahead...reactions7comments
