Water Therapy for COPD PatientsHave you ever heard of using water therapy for COPD? Sometimes it's called hydrotherapy or aquatic therapy and it really is a thing. In fact, there have been a number... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?Cystic fibrosis is a chronic lung disease. It’s a completely different disease. But it presents very similar to COPD. Here’s all you need to know about cystic fibrosis. CF has... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
COPD and Employment ProtectionLast night, my wife and I watched the 1993 film “Philadelphia” Wonderful movie. A bright, young attorney (Tom Hanks) who is HIV-positive is fired from his job at a prestigious... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Illness Changes EverythingWhen COPD strikes, it means lots of changes happen in a very short time in every part of our life. Our social life changes, our careers change and everything about... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Tips for Choosing the Right Portable Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for YouSo, your doctor has decided your breathing status requires supplemental oxygen. This is good news, because easier breathing is ahead for you, not to mention improved energy and sleep. But... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Let’s Discuss The Nebulizer MarketNebulizers are a great way of inhaling respiratory medicines. They are relatively small and expected to get smaller. They are relatively simple to use and expected to get simpler. This... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
COPD and Throat PainPeople often ask about COPD and throat pain, throat discomfort, coughing things up or just plain coughing. Many things can affect a person’s throat. Yet, for the person with COPD... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Nose Has A Job to Do Too!I don’t know about you but I spend so much time thinking about my lungs and my larynx and throat in general that I often forget there’s another piece of... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Subtle Warning Signs of COPDThe warning signs are so subtle, it's ridiculous. Taking a look back, I can remember each and every warning sign. Collectively together, and many years later, it all makes sense... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Build More Sympathy for COPDSometimes when a person is sick, we find it easy to show love and compassion. Other times, trying to understand what a person is going through with their health issues... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
The Employer/COPD ConnectionHow can employers better work with COPD patients? In addition to having lung issues myself, I am a respiratory therapist by trade. I work in a hospital setting as well... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Bronchiectasis?Bronchiectasis is another chronic lung disease. It may present similar to COPD. Some people with COPD may also have bronchiectasis. So, here’s all you need to know about bronchiectasis. It... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD and Indoor AirIt’s summer. Our focus has been on the outdoors. The big topic of conversation is usually the weather. Spring brought snow and blizzards in May to some of the USA... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oxygen and me!Once in a while, I find myself acting as if I was still living in my pre-COPD days. That’s a bit difficult to explain but let me try... When the... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
Better Breathing Exercises for COPDThe main effect of having COPD is how it affects your ability to breathe easily. The four main symptoms of COPD include: All of those symptoms have to do with... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Long Can Your Oxygen Tubing Be? Many people with COPD require supplemental oxygen. This requires the use of a nasal cannula and tubing. A standard recommendation is to never exceed 50 feet of tubing. So what’s... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Moving Through the Stages of Grief as a COPD CaregiverI was my mom's primary caregiver during the last four years of her life and I know how hard it can be to watch and cope with the many changes... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You A Compliant Patient?Today I want to talk about compliance. So, what is compliance? How can it benefit you? By definition, it’s when you comply with an order. In our case, it’s complying... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
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 condition: There are other symptoms, such as fatigue... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
10 Tips For Using Home OxygenAll people need oxygen to survive. Most people get plenty of oxygen from the air around us. But some people need more oxygen than what’s in room air. This causes... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments