How to Improve Heart HealthAbout 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactions4comments
Aortic Stenosis and COPDNearly half of the adults living in the United States have some form of heart disease and about 1 in 10 adults...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: WithdrawingWe asked our COPD advocates to share about the topic of withdrawing. Here is what they each had to say. When I...reactions17comments
Ask the Advocates: ImpatienceWe asked our COPD advocates for their thoughts on impatience and here's what they had to say. Patience is a virtue, so...reactions27comments
Fresh Air!Is there anything better than being inside the house or apartment on a cold winter’s day when you don’t have to go...reactions19comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions1comment
Basics for Caregivers: Exercise and Respiratory TherapyYou will find other articles about the options for exercise and respiratory therapy, but what is your role as the caregiver for...reactions2comments
What To Expect in The Emergency RoomI am a respiratory therapist. I am involved in the care of people with COPD, especially if you come to the emergency...reactionscomments
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and SymptomsIt has been established that anywhere from 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. It doesn't always happen...reactionscomments
On Death and Dying: Part 1I have COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Under the COPD heading are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and alpha-one deficiency. This subject may...reactionscomments
Remembering WhenAs I stepped out the back door and onto the deck, the heat and humidity seemed to wrap around me. I couldn’t...reactions5comments
What Do Respiratory Medicines Taste Like? Many of us in this community have nebulizers and inhalers. These devices allow us to inhale respiratory medications. So, what do the...reactions12comments
What You Should Know About Augmentation TherapyI am often asked if there is any difference in the treatment of patients who have COPD vs COPD caused by Alpha...reactions2comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 2You can read part one of this story here. The change in medications is making a positive difference! It's important to talk...reactions4comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1Can you walk the length of a football field? That’s getting to be a regular question from my pulmonologist. I’m sure he’s...reactionscomments
COPD and New HobbiesWhen mom was frustrated with feeling cooped up, she used hobbies to keep happy with her COPD. Some were expensive and involved...reactions12comments
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s RecipesMama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes...reactions11comments
Social Media Groups and FriendsIf there is one positive thing that having Alpha 1 (genetic COPD) has done for me, I would say that it is...reactions4comments
Wearing Oxygen for the First TimeOver these past eleven years, I have had many first times with my oxygen. Here are some I'd like to share. In...reactions78comments
