Methods for Cleaning Your EquipmentEditor's Note: Always refer to your healthcare team or device manufacturer if you have questions about cleaning your equipment. People with COPD...reactions12comments
Hospice and Palliative Care With COPDEditor's Note: This article discusses hospice and end-of-life care, which could be potentially triggering for certain readers. I know a lot of...reactions24comments
Extra Struggles in a COPD WorldYou’ve probably heard me say that the leg bones are connected to the knee bone. That’s my body, for sure. To me...reactionscomments
Health Risks Associated With COPDEditor's note: If you have concerns about COPD or associated comorbidities, always consult your healthcare provider. I am sure most of us...reactions24comments
Memes I'd Create for Doctor's Offices Then and NowI enjoy being a respiratory therapist. It gives me an opportunity to connect with people with COPD and to share my knowledge...reactions9comments
My Grandsons Interviewed Me About COPD: Here's What They AskedMy grandkids are always inquisitive about my Alpha-1, so I thought I would share their questions and how I answer them in...reactionscomments
My Wildfire WeekOur country is on fire from coast to coast across Canada, including the North and through Quebec. A controlled burn rids the...reactionscomments
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD PatientEditor's note: Always consult with your medical team before starting a new diet or exercise routine. Being diagnosed with COPD can seem...reactions4comments
This or That: Mesh or Jet NebulizersGiven the variety of options available for nebulizers today, I believe this to be a reasonable question. Which is better: mesh nebulizers...reactions20comments
Anxiety and BreathingSome people haven’t heard the part about managing and controlling the anxiety that accompanies episodes of shortness of breath. It is so...reactions5comments
Wildfires From CanadaThese Canadian wildfires have had a serious impact on a large portion of the U.S. In Illinois, our air quality has been...reactions6comments
A Day at the Park With the BoysBeing a grandparent is one of life’s little pleasures. For many years I never really thought I would have grandchildren. The dream...reactionscomments
It’s Time for the County FairIt’s Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, which means one thing: it’s time for the 164th Annual Henry County Fair! It also means that...reactionscomments
The Summer Slump With COPD and How to Beat ItSummertime has a certain feel that brings on memories of my mom. All of my mom’s friends called her Tootsie. She lived...reactions7comments
You Are My InspirationYou are my inspiration. Yes, you! You may wonder where I’m coming from. Maybe we haven’t chatted or even said hello to...reactionscomments
What I Would Like Doctors to KnowWhen we are diagnosed with COPD, it can feel like receiving a swift blow to the head. We rarely see it coming...reactions10comments
Let’s Talk Biologics for COPDI’m sure you’ve seen commercials for biologics. Biologic drugs are a newer (although not so new anymore) treatment option often discussed in other...reactions15comments
Oxygen Use in TV and MoviesHave you ever noticed oxygen patients on TV shows or movies? It’s something that I never paid too much attention to before...reactions13comments
Tracking The Movement of Your NumbersOne of the things that I wish I had been taught at the beginning of my diagnosis was how to track my...reactions54comments
Dry Nose, Dry Mouth, Dry SkinThe one thing I have learned about taking COPD medication is most will most likely dry you out. It could be puffers...reactions2comments
