Are You A Compliant Patient?Today I want to talk about compliance. So, what is compliance? How can it benefit you? By definition, it’s when you comply with an order. In our case, it’s complying... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
10 Tips For Using Home OxygenAll people need oxygen to survive. Most people get plenty of oxygen from the air around us. But some people need more oxygen than what’s in room air. This causes... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Becoming HouseboundProgression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and decreasing diet, although can do a flight of... By sammyq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
When You Can’t Afford COPD MedicationThe cost of medications and inhalers for COPD can be steep if you are on a limited income. I was Mom’s caregiver before Medicare kicked in to help pay for... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Time FliesIt seems that we were just preparing for summer, now kids and their parents are getting ready for school. Fall is right around the corner and the Hallmark channel has... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Making a VideoWhen I wake in the morning, there is a corner of my window that allows me to have a peek out and tells me what kind of weather we will... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top 5 Health Benefits of Magnesium and COPDWhen you have lung and breathing problems with COPD, sometimes getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals is a problem. One mineral that is especially crucial is magnesium. You... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The 4th of JulyThe 4th of July was recently commemorated here in the United States. It celebrates the founding of this country in 1776 and the folks who helped it become what it... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
InvincibleI think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and what our future holds. At least I did...and... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Summer ReadingTook a chance and went to the beach this past Sunday. My wife and my daughter were at a niece’s shower. Now it’s a funny thing where I live. Growing... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Me and mePresent Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin: I suggest you don’t start… smoking. It turns... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Support GroupsWe asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment with your own answers! I honestly believe an... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Quitting SmokingSmoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should do once they are diagnosed is to quit... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Bits & PiecesOnce in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t know if you ever saw, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Aging, COPD and a Bucket ListSince the beginning of my time of awareness, I knew that people were young and old. There were people in between too. Some were sick and some were happy and... By Janet Plank6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung TransplantWithin the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a lot to get here. Here was my medical... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sleeping and COPDIf you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if I had known better at the time, I... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COPD and Memory LossI was just going to write about something...I just can’t remember what it was. Just kidding. Bad joke. The reason I’m writing about memory loss is that often, my wife... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Finding Hope and Making Peace With COPDGetting that diagnosis of COPD and then living with its effects is no joke. The way it interferes with everyday life, your ability to be active and your social life... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask the Advocates: Rib CrampingRib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally, many feel confused about what to do for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments