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
Trying To Quit Smoking? Never Quit QuittingSo you tried quitting. You quit cold turkey. You tried a medicine like Chantix. You tried working with your doctor. You quit with a friend. And each time you quit... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Should Vitamins and Supplements Be Part of Your COPD Treatment Plan?When you have a chronic disease like COPD, it's natural to want to do everything you can to make the symptoms go away and to feel your best. Quite often... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Spotlight On Interstitial Lung DiseasesInterstitial lung disease (ILD) is the name given to any disease that causes inflammation and/or scarring in the lungs. ILD's are grouped based on what causes them. There are over... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Caring for Our CaregiversHow aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us? Have we recently shown our appreciation for the consideration they have for us, for our... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the TimeYou know what? It's ok not to be ok all the time. If you think about it, even people with good health are not ok all the time. It's a... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
What Is Your Hobby?As I write this article, we are about 50 days away from spring. I started the count-down calendar early in the new year when I realized we were gaining minutes... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD TriggersCOPD is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe due to airflow limitations in the lungs. It is often easier to get air in (inhalation) than out... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Fighting Anxiety With COPDIt's not an easy fight when you have COPD, and having the added bonus of anxiety makes it feel like a double whammy. In fact, I would go as far... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD and Congestive Heart Failure - How to Tell the DifferenceCOPD and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF for short) are two of the most common chronic health conditions and also among the top 3 leading causes of death in the U.S... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Oxygen Users: Be Careful Around Open FlamesMany people in this community definitely benefit from oxygen therapy. Studies show that, for those who need it, oxygen therapy can help people with COPD live better and longer. It’s... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ten Ideas for Keeping Busy in The New YearOnce all the festivities are over, we sit in silence and shake our heads at the furry and hurry. Now it is our time. Winter is here and not the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why?“He isn’t here for me.” “He doesn’t help me.” “When I need help, she changes the subject to herself.” Do these sound familiar? You aren’t alone, others have felt that... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
COPD and Lung DamageI'm guessing that once the awareness of your diagnosis of COPD set in, you started to wonder what could be done about it. Is the disease curable? Could the lung... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Education Is Key With COPDI am a COPD educator. If you get admitted to my hospital, chances are you’ll meet me or you’ll meet another respiratory therapist who will educate you. We at least... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Staying Healthy During the Coldest Months With COPDJanuary, February, and March tend to be the coldest months of the winter in most areas. I don't about you, but I'm not a huge fan of winter. I do... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Where Our Community Is FromLast fall we asked our COPD.net Facebook community where they were from. Not surprisingly, we heard from people all over the world! Nine countries and four continents were represented. The... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With COPD in the United KingdomI wanted to share with you what its like living with COPD in the UK. I am in South Wales and am very lucky with our National Health Service (NHS)... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments