COPD 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread AwarenessIf you have COPD, you may have tried to explain to friends, loved ones, caregivers, or other people in your life what...reactions6comments
Asking for Help: A Journey of Acceptance and StrengthHave you ever found it challenging to ask for help? Perhaps you've felt like you're a burden to your loved ones, or...reactions4comments
What If You Need 4 Liters of Oxygen — Or More?Many people in this community require supplemental oxygen. Some use a nasal cannula set at 2 or 3 liters per minute (LPM)...reactionscomments
Just Another Post About Showering with COPDPersonal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do, and it’s not a ‘one-and-done’ thing because these are tasks that we must repeat regularly. reactions61comments
COPD Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction on Causes, Symptoms, and Effective TreatmentAs a respiratory therapist, I encounter many COPD myths. These misconceptions can mislead patients and even delay proper treatment. Let's tackle some...reactions34comments
What Happens If You Are Denied a Lung TransplantThis is a question that I can answer from personal experience. In 2009, Mom had the opportunity to undergo a thorough evaluation...reactionscomments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!Pulmonary rehabilitation is well accepted as a way for COPD patients to improve their quality of life. In this article, I’m going...reactions24comments
Habits of COPD “Veterans”I’ve had COPD for over 16 years. People call me a “COPD veteran,” but the truth is, I still learn something new...reactions9comments
Making Lifestyle Changes Due to COPDI'm sure the list is long with all the things that we can not do or that are too hard for us...reactions83comments
The Flu Shot DebateI’m sure that you’ve heard this debate many times: “Why should I get the flu shot? Half of the time they don’t...reactionscomments
How to Manage COPD Symptoms in the FallManaging the change of seasons is never easy with COPD because each season is as unique as your COPD is and brings its own surprises...reactions9comments
Ready, Set, GoEvery day has been a race to get functional again. My mom passed away January 16, 2018 from cancer, another close relative...reactions1comment
The Weather Is a-ChangingChange is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing...reactions23comments
Getting Through Difficult Blood DrawsPatients with COPD will have to endure countless blood draws over the course of their lives. For most, this is uncomfortable, but...reactionscomments
COPD Pick-Me-UpsDealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be...reactionscomments
Warning Signs of COPDCOPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed. The hope is that...reactions17comments
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...reactions32comments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of BreathThere are many different reasons that you may become short of breath, and if you are just beginning to learn about COPD...reactions8comments
COPD Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions13comments
What Should I Do During a Flare-up?Sometimes flare-ups seem to blindside the progress you have been making, and they come out of nowhere with a staggering punch. Sometimes...reactions25comments
