The 88-92% Rule: Why "Lower" Oxygen isn't always bad with COPDIf you live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may have noticed something confusing. Most healthy people are told their oxygen...reactionscomments
Your COPD Flare-Up Action PlanHopefully, if you carefully follow your COPD treatment plan, your health will stay on an even keel most of the time. It's...reactions33comments
What Are COPD Flare-Ups?The term “COPD flare-up” gets bandied around quite a bit. So, what exactly are flare-ups anyway? What causes them? Here’s what to...reactions30comments
Shortness of Breath vs. Oxygen Saturation With COPD: Understanding the DifferenceShortness of breath, or feeling breathless, is what most people think of as the hallmark symptom of COPD. It's certainly one of...reactions124comments
Having a Runny or Stuffy Nose While on OxygenSome people might get a runny nose or a stuffy nose while on supplemental oxygen. In my case, I have both. You'd...reactions20comments
Talking to Your Healthcare ProfessionalsFinding your voice and advocating for yourself when visiting your doctor is important. There are considerable benefits to your level of care...reactions1comment
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions1comment
Using Airway Clearance Devices: A Guide to Flutter Valves and AcapellasI have been getting lots of questions lately about flutter valves and acapellas. A common one that has been advertising heavily is...reactions15comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions2comments
Take Care of YourselfTaking care of yourself can sometimes be one of the hardest things to do. As the caregiver, you are caring for someone...reactionscomments
Can I Be A Caregiver?There is something that I have learned from many years of having been a co-caregiver for my mother. You can do more...reactions5comments
6 common nebulizer medicines used for COPDSo, your doctor wants you to take breathing treatments. Or, perhaps you take breathing treatments already. Here are the 6 most common...reactions14comments
End-Stage COPD: Understanding The Signs and SymptomsRecently, someone in our COPD community asked, "How do you know when the end is near with COPD?" It's a valid question...reactions42comments
10 Rules For Determining What Medicine Works Best For YouThere are many COPD medicines currently on the market. There will also be many new ones entering the market in the near...reactionscomments
Medications Used To Treat Asthma And COPDCOPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines...reactions10comments
Let’s Discuss Self-AdvocacyCoping with COPD begins by finding a great doctor. You and your doctor work together to create a COPD control team. Your...reactions4comments
Many Choices Is a Good ThingOf course, we would rather not have lung diseases like asthma or COPD. Yet, be it as it is, many of us...reactions11comments
The Loneliness of COPDEditor's Note: This article was originally published on March 4, 2021.Going from a very active social life to a stay-at-home life, I...reactions10comments
Questions Your Doctor Should Ask You But Probably Don'tWe often discuss the importance of asking your doctor questions. Inquiring with your doctor not only aids in acquiring knowledge and addressing...reactions2comments
