A Guide to Safely Disposing of Your MedicationsAlthough spring cleaning may not be on your mind at the moment, it is always a good time to dispose of unused and old medications. Disposing of medications can be... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coloring Books, Puzzles and GamesBy the end of August, the days become cooler and shorter, and the never-ending humidity of summer has lifted. Days and nights will soon become the same length in time... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Can People With COPD Undergo General Anesthesia?General anesthesia can be inevitable depending on the medical procedure being performed. People with COPD may have extra concerns about anesthesia due to the risk of lung complications. This raises... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
COPD ChoicesMost people think that when you are diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like COPD that all your choices are made for you. Nothing could be further from the truth... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Medical ChartsMany hospitals and clinics provide their patients with online medical charts. These help me discuss so many things with my doctor at our appointments or even with my family at... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Maintaining Hope! COPD Awareness Month 2021November marks COPD Awareness Month. This year, we want to focus on how you maintain hope while contending with a chronic lung condition like chronic bronchitis and emphysema! Below, we... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Breo: the Superhero Inhaler?There are so many new inhalers on the market these days, making it difficult to keep track of them all. Some people with COPD may try a few of these... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Social Media Groups and FriendsIf there is one positive thing that having Alpha 1 (genetic COPD) has done for me, I would say that it is finding my social media groups and friends. Starting... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Anxiety and FearAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, anxiety is defined as: medical: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD and the HolidaysThe holidays are upon us. For some this brings excitement; for others, possibly sadness, loneliness, or loss. Some people don’t understand. That can bring more pain. I love to think... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remembering Debz BorgeIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD in 2016 and joined our team in 2019... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's for Supper? Or Is it Dinner in Your Neck of the Woods?Are you tired of the conversation in your house about what's for supper? My husband, Dave, and I have had this conversation for years and it gets old. Trying to... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Type of Stem Cells May Reduce EmphysemaA while back I talked to you about stem cell therapy for COPD. The idea is you inject stem cells into a vein and they travel to lung tissue and cause... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Another Year Older!Today I am another year older - 51. Wow! I used to think my parents were so old when they were this age. I’m not old! My body and lungs... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Stay SillyWe all know life with COPD isn’t easy, particularly when it is severe. We spend a great deal of time managing the symptoms, avoiding exacerbations, and stopping to catch our... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Dear DoctorDear Doctor, You are a very important person with regards to my COPD health as well as my whole life with COPD. You might be a general practitioner (GP), an... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Does Morphine Help With COPD? Morphine is an age-old medicine used to relieve pain though it has other uses too. In fact, it is sometimes used as a treatment for COPD. So, what exactly is... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What to ExpectMy first exacerbation made me think I was DYING! It was actually horrible. One day I was working two jobs and loving my income and my independence, and the next... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Zoom Changed My LifeBefore the pandemic, I didn’t have any knowledge of the Zoom program. I think that is true for many on a personal level. If I did any video chats, it... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The 4 People Everyone NeedsWe, humans, were not meant to do life alone. We excel in a community, surrounded by people. But - and it's a big but - we are who we choose... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments