Could Statins Improve COPD Outcomes?Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 380 million people around the world, and those numbers are increasing every year. COPD is a chronic, progressive disease of the lungs for which... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Summer ReadingTook a chance and went to the beach this past Sunday. My wife and my daughter were at a niece’s shower. Now it’s a funny thing where I live. Growing... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPDRecently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD, you are 4 to 5 times as likely... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Me and mePresent Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin: I suggest you don’t start… smoking. It turns... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Support GroupsWe asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment with your own answers! I honestly believe an... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Tips for Quitting SmokingSmoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should do once they are diagnosed is to quit... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Bits & PiecesOnce in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t know if you ever saw, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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 the symptoms of COPD–like wheezing, chest tightness, coughing... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ AllergiesLess than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This may result in a diagnosis of COPD even if you never smoked. New... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Aging, COPD and a Bucket ListSince the beginning of my time of awareness, I knew that people were young and old. There were people in between too. Some were sick and some were happy and... By Janet Plank6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung TransplantWithin the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a lot to get here. Here was my medical... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sleeping and COPDIf you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if I had known better at the time, I... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
COPD and Memory LossI was just going to write about something...I just can’t remember what it was. Just kidding. Bad joke. The reason I’m writing about memory loss is that often, my wife... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Finding Hope and Making Peace With COPDGetting that diagnosis of COPD and then living with its effects is no joke. The way it interferes with everyday life, your ability to be active and your social life... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ask the Advocates: Rib CrampingRib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally, many feel confused about what to do for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More StableWhat if technology could make a difference in the progression and stability of your respiratory health? Good news! It just might, according to a recent study by researchers at the... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive DevicesWe asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle. Check out their answers below, and comment with... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
It's a Question Of How I LookPeople make assumptions based on what they think they see when they see me. It's always a question of how I look. Then when they say you don’t look sick... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
A Pithy HIstory Of Oxygen: Part IISo, in 1775 and 1776 oxygen was discovered. Yes, it was discovered twice and by two different people. We discussed this in “A Pithy History Of Oxygen.” This peaked the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Our PerspectiveThere’s a lot of self-help on the internet for COPD amongst other things. Sometimes it’s sound, medical help. Other times its advice shared by other COPD patients and caregivers. And... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments