FDA Approves First Generic of Proventil HFA, A Commonly Used Albuterol InhalerThe United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the first generic of Proventil HFA metered-dose inhaler. This is an especially important approval for the COVID-19 pandemic response... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed Are you one of the millions of Americans living with COPD? If so, we want to hear from you. To learn more about... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things to Look Forward ToHere is a simple list. It contains what we can look forward to. New discoveries. Science has taken a thousand-year leap just in the past 30 years. I remember studying... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Cough With COPD: What's Normal and What's Not?A chronic cough is one of the primary symptoms of COPD. Other symptoms can include: However, many people have COPD and don't realize it for a time, because the symptoms... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choking and Aspirations with COPDDysphagia is a word you may hear more and more often. It means that someone is having difficulty swallowing. You might find that you have dysphagia if you have COPD... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is Your House Toxic?After living with COPD for a few years, mom had her routine down. However, when I came home for a visit, it seemed that something was off. She and I... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?When mom was diagnosed with COPD, us kids were clueless about what she was going to need. I started a list of her medications to get us started. We wrote... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying to Gain Weight with Severe COPDHave you ever noticed that people are usually trying to lose weight? All those adverts and commercials on the TV and social media stating how to lose weight. How about... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? Researchers are studying our disease over time. They now understand that many people in our community suffer from weight loss and fatigue. Their goal is to understand why this is... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Agent Orange and COPDThe active ingredient of Agent Orange is dioxin. This chemical herbicide has been linked to several diseases and cancer. If you are less than 60 years old, you might not... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seated Yoga for COPDKathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and licensed Zumba Gold instructor demonstrates a fun seated yoga routine that can improve balance, coordination, and strength, all while sitting in a chair. We... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
I am a Journal PusherI admit it, I am a pusher. I will push my ideas on anyone who will listen. Ask me a question and you could be stuck for quite some time... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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, with early diagnosis, the person with COPD can slow... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
10 Tips to Prevent Choking with COPDWhen mom began to choke more easily after her diagnosis with lung inflammation, I was concerned. For one thing, she was alone at home a lot. Sometimes it took her... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments