COPD and Severe Weather PreparednessAs a caregiver, I tend to adopt the mindset of a Boy Scout: "Always be prepared." Modern technology assisting in weather prediction...reactions4comments
A Quality COPD Nurse Can Make All the DifferenceHave you ever had a great nurse? One that you feel went above and beyond to help you feel more comfortable? I...reactionscomments
Professional Caregiving vs. Family CaregivingAt the same time my job as a caregiver for my family was beginning to grow beyond providing care on an as-needed...reactionscomments
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib CrampingHave you ever had muscle spasms or cramping around the ribcage, also known as rib cramps? Even though many of our COPD...reactions27comments
Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Your Diagnosis So, you’ve had that appointment. The one you were told you have a diagnosis of COPD. You’ve had time to ponder it...reactions14comments
Expert Answers: Pain Relief with COPDLately, many of our community members have been talking about pain as it relates COPD. So we asked our experts. Check out...reactions27comments
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...reactions20comments
Understanding Barrel Chest With COPDIf you have COPD or care for someone who does, you probably are aware of the four most common symptoms of this...reactions14comments
Expert Answers: Showering With COPDMany people in the community have talked about the discomfort and challenges of showering when one has COPD. So we asked our...reactions38comments
COPD-Friendly FoodsFor those of us that have COPD, eating is not always an easy task. Sometimes it is the stomach that is upset...reactions19comments
Interpreting Oxygen LevelsDoctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. These can be monitored by using a pulse oximeter. You can monitor your own oxygen...reactions60comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactions9comments
Over-the-Counter Mucus Secretion Drugs: Do They Really Work?As a pharmacist, I am often asked whether over-the-counter mucus secretion drugs are beneficial for people with COPD. Some people with COPD...reactions9comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of...reactions7comments
Researchers Find Pathway to Potential New COPD Treatment: NecroptosisResearchers continue to work overtime to learn more about COPD. A recent study links COPD with a certain kind of cell death...reactions16comments
It's a PainShortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms of COPD. Many people who have COPD feel like their chest is...reactions52comments
This or That: Dealing With the HeatCOPD triggers are different for everyone, but a common trigger is hot weather! We want to hear from our community members about...reactions9comments
Living Alone With COPDWhat are your living arrangements? Are you able to live independently? Are you married? Do you have family close by? Do you...reactions2comments
Sleeping in a Recliner vs. a BedFrom the time I was little, I had continuous bouts of chest colds, lung infections, and pneumonia. I slept in the large...reactions21comments
COPD and Thirdhand SmokeYou've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it...reactions9comments
