Transplant – Part 1“Wake up, Mr. Davitt. Wake up.” “Mmmph...ehhh...wha? What?” “It’s time to wake up and see how you’re doing?” My eyes opened and my vision was very blurry. I saw faces... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)About a year ago, my husband and I made the decision to sell our home of 40 years and move halfway across the country to be closer to our son... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
COPD OverloadCOPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. There are days I feel I am suffering from an overload of my disease. I want nothing more than to stuff it... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments45 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD and a Life of UncertaintyThere are a great deal of uncertainties living with COPD. Regardless of how meticulous I am about scheduling my daily life to accommodate having this disease, it can rear its... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Making Things EasierI'm all for keeping active, but I am also all for making things easier too. On good days I tend to cook in bulk. For example, I can mash potato... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Let’s Talk Mesh NebulizersMany of us here in this community use nebulizers. Other than inhalers, these are ideal for inhaling respiratory medicine. In the past, the most common nebulizers were jet nebulizers. Today... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Coping With Mental Health: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) TherapySome people who have experienced a shocking, dangerous, or frightening event may develop a disorder known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The symptoms of PTSD – including re-experiencing the traumatic... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD and a BedSome years ago, we went bed shopping. I found a fantastic adjustable bed. It was more money than I felt we could afford to spend, even on sale. Hubby was... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Breztri Aerosphere™ Approved to Treat COPDBreztri Aerosphere is a single-inhaler, fixed-dose combination of 3 drugs that has been approved by the FDA for the maintenance treatment of COPD. It was formerly known as PT010. The... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD: Let Me Sleep on It, Please!A progressive inflammatory lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic disease that causes airflow from the lungs to be obstructed. Under COPD is emphysema, bronchitis, refractory asthma, and... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Wearing Masks With COPDAs the COVID pandemic continues to surge, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people wear face masks in public. But if you have COPD, covering your mouth... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Virtual Reality and COPDI was never a video game player. My two sons play – too often, in my opinion - and many of my friends play as well. These are men in... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do Most Smokers Not Get COPD?Smoking is often cited as the most common cause of COPD. This makes sense, considering studies show 75% of COPDers are current or former smokers. Still, it’s interesting to note... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Oxygen TechnologyGadgets and modifications of everything we use in the kitchen to sophisticated changes in top-notch computers are announced each day and celebrated in the media. Every day there seem to... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments106 comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha ChaAsk me what day it is or what the date is, I likely can’t tell you. You see, my weeks are cyclical. My weekly cycle consists of two main events... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Managing COPDHaving a chronic illness like COPD is not easy. When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. I can see you all nodding your heads in agreement. Our lives are not... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
My COPD Survival GuideIt has taken a few years to develop a plan of managing my life with COPD. I have jokingly referred to it as my research and development program, constantly fine-tuning... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments