8 Questions Doctors May Ask If You Continue Having Flare-upsSo, you have COPD. You’ve been seeing a doctor. You and your doctor developed a COPD Action Plan. You have certain medicines...reactionscomments
What A Difference A Haircut MakesHaving a chronic illness, such as COPD, sometimes leaves a person feeling down. It’s understandable. Chronic illnesses can affect us. This COPD...reactions3comments
Odds & EndsFrom speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactionscomments
COPD ComorbiditiesYou have likely heard me say before that we are unique in our own diseases because we have other health conditions, medications...reactions27comments
COPD: Is There a Link With Smoking and Alcohol?COPD, a lung disease that causes breathing problems due to inflammation and blockages in the airways, has long been associated with smoking...reactionscomments
Understanding and Managing COPD Exacerbation TriggersCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency...reactions73comments
CloudsI read. A lot. I used to have a 90-minute commute by train to my job - both ways - and I...reactionscomments
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise PlanYou might not think COPD and exercise go well together, but actually they do. The fact is, exercise offers concrete benefits for...reactions2comments
My BiPapOne of the constant tests I had done while in the hospital was Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test. It is a test...reactions1comment
COPD Statistics and What They Mean for YouWhen you have a chronic illness, it's easy to feel all alone, as though you're the only you know who is dealing...reactionscomments
Respiratory RehabilitationA mere 3 days after a month long stay in the hospital, the specialist’s office called. They had a request from the...reactions12comments
Resources for Assistance with Household TasksSince the symptoms of COPD can be varied and debilitating, including shortness of breath during daily activities, it can often be a...reactions5comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 2)Read Part 1 to find out more about Kevin's initial thoughts on this COPD application. I spoke recently with Kristen Willard, the...reactionscomments
8 Things To Do While Waiting For Your DoctorLet’s face it! People with lung diseases spend WAY too much time in doctor’s offices. Sometimes we don’t have to wait very...reactions4comments
It's a PainShortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms of COPD. Many people who have COPD feel like their chest is...reactions48comments
Listen To Your Friends And FamilyOften times we Respiratory Therapists have to take on the role of teacher. We do our part to fix you. Then we...reactionscomments
My EnablerI was recovering from my first major exacerbation and had been bedridden for more than 3 weeks. After being in a coma...reactions3comments
COPD Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyFinancial Anxiety and Chronic Illness: Coping with the Costs of COPD and Other ConditionsIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for...reactions4comments
Filling Your Travel Bag (Part 2)Now that you have found the perfect bag, let’s talk about filling it. Have a look around you. What things are you...reactions3comments
COPD and the WorkplaceHaving COPD is a struggle in itself. Managing our disease when it comes to symptoms, triggers, medications, flare ups etc is not...reactions2comments
