There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPDNowadays, there seems to be an app for everything, and if you have a smartphone, you probably have a few or have heard of at least a few of them... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 often have various equipment to help with breathing... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
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 people don’t like to talk about the subject... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
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, it only makes sense that one chronic illness... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 with COPD have heard that, according to WHO... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
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 with them. Of course, I enjoy our conversations... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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 an article. I gave them instructions to ask... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Wildfire WeekOur country is on fire from coast to coast across Canada, including the North and through Quebec. A controlled burn rids the forest of debris, dead trees, and leaves and... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 scary and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 or jet nebulizers? If you want a rundown... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
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 important that we take control of our episodes... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 at the highest levels that I have ever... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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 was elusive and fleeting. After I found out... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 it is hot and humid, and there will... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 up to her cheerful name in many ways... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
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 each other, yet how could I know you?... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 and often don’t know what it means. The... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
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 communities. I have not personally tried a biologic... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
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 they put me on oxygen, even though I... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
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 numbers. This would help me be more aware... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments