Avoiding Flu Season Like The PlagueIt’s that not so lovely time of year again— flu season. It is probably the most dreaded time of year for anyone who suffers from chronic illness. Even more so... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Awareness: 15 Ways it Makes A DifferenceCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. We all know that, right? Some of us do, but not all. Do you know that many people do not know what COPD... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one-way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in need... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Things To Be Thankful For this HolidayListed below are 10 things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season. I didn't want to repeat my list from last year. So, this year I got a creative and... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD, A Family DiseaseWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD I heard the phrase “COPD is a family disease.” Over time, and talking with COPDers and family, as well as other support people... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Education - Don't Wait For It!I have COPD, but I also see and take care of many COPD patients on a daily basis while working in the hospital. I can tell you that without a... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Deal With a Tangled Oxygen LineFor those who use oxygen to help manage their COPD, the tube line can often pose a bit of a problem. If you're not careful with your oxygen line, just... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Days with COPD: The Good, The Bad, and The RecoveryFor people with COPD, every day is different- Some days are better than others, and some days are spent recovering from sickness or fatigue. We asked the COPD community, “How... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
8 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About COPDI have now been a respiratory therapist for 21 years. During these years I have taken care of many people with COPD. Some I have even gotten to know quite... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Medication TimeIf you have COPD, like me, you probably have medications to take. As your COPD progresses, so does the amount of medications that are prescribed. Before being diagnosed, I didn’t... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Broken and Beautiful: A Photo Journey of Chronic IllnessWhen we live with chronic illnesses, like COPD, sometimes we feel like we're broken. We feel like our vibrancy, our beauty, our vitality is gone. Our limitations, pain, fatigue, all... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
8 Signs to Seek Help for COPDI wrote a post a while back, "5 Tips when to seek help for asthma." I wrote this post based on my own personal experience as an asthmatic. I have... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Invisible vs Visible Aspects of COPDCOPD, much like asthma, is an invisible illness. It involves inhaling invisible substances that cause invisible changes to occur inside the lungs, and sometimes cause invisible symptoms. This invisible nature... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Moving Into FallAs we come to the close of October, schools on, we’re able to enjoy the harvest from our gardens and we’re moving into fall. In the small towns, we may... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Don’t We Follow Doctors' Orders? - Part 2I used to wonder why anyone wouldn't follow their doctor's orders, but since being diagnosed with COPD I’ve done it myself. In part 1 of this article, I laid out... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rose Colored GlassesWhen I was younger, I would tell my dad that I wanted to be happy, in life, at work, in everything. My dad would tell me that I wasn’t being... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We Learn From Each OtherIt can be so hard to hear that we have COPD, whether it’s Stage 1 or Stage 4. Too often when we get the diagnosis, no one explains to us... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dust, Clutter and MinimalizingDust is a big trigger for my allergies, COPD and asthma. My doctors were thinking that my allergies were triggering my COPD exacerbations and SOB (shortness of breath). Those were... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Don't We Follow Doctors' Orders?“I don't wanna, I don't hafta, and you can't make me...” Remember those words from childhood? Or maybe you weren't as...contrary...as me. I think about that phrase whenever I hear... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Most Stressful Time of the MonthDoes bill paying time of the month throw your body system off? It sure does mine. I would call this my stressor time of the month. It can get my... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments