COPD, A Family DiseaseWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD I heard the phrase “COPD is a family disease.” Over time, and talking with COPDers and family, as well as other support people... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Education - Don't Wait For It!I have COPD, but I also see and take care of many COPD patients on a daily basis while working in the hospital. I can tell you that without a... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Deal With a Tangled Oxygen LineFor those who use oxygen to help manage their COPD, the tube line can often pose a bit of a problem. If you're not careful with your oxygen line, just... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Days with COPD: The Good, The Bad, and The RecoveryFor people with COPD, every day is different- Some days are better than others, and some days are spent recovering from sickness or fatigue. We asked the COPD community, “How... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
8 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About COPDI have now been a respiratory therapist for 21 years. During these years I have taken care of many people with COPD. Some I have even gotten to know quite... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Medication TimeIf you have COPD, like me, you probably have medications to take. As your COPD progresses, so does the amount of medications that are prescribed. Before being diagnosed, I didn’t... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Broken and Beautiful: A Photo Journey of Chronic IllnessWhen we live with chronic illnesses, like COPD, sometimes we feel like we're broken. We feel like our vibrancy, our beauty, our vitality is gone. Our limitations, pain, fatigue, all... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
8 Signs to Seek Help for COPDI wrote a post a while back, "5 Tips when to seek help for asthma." I wrote this post based on my own personal experience as an asthmatic. I have... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Invisible vs Visible Aspects of COPDCOPD, much like asthma, is an invisible illness. It involves inhaling invisible substances that cause invisible changes to occur inside the lungs, and sometimes cause invisible symptoms. This invisible nature... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Moving Into FallAs we come to the close of October, schools on, we’re able to enjoy the harvest from our gardens and we’re moving into fall. In the small towns, we may... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Don’t We Follow Doctors' Orders? - Part 2I used to wonder why anyone wouldn't follow their doctor's orders, but since being diagnosed with COPD I’ve done it myself. In part 1 of this article, I laid out... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Links Between COPD and AnxietyStudies show that 13-45% of COPDers also experience anxiety. In fact, COPDers are 85% more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety compared with the general population. Despite this, less than... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rose Colored GlassesWhen I was younger, I would tell my dad that I wanted to be happy, in life, at work, in everything. My dad would tell me that I wasn’t being... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We Learn From Each OtherIt can be so hard to hear that we have COPD, whether it’s Stage 1 or Stage 4. Too often when we get the diagnosis, no one explains to us... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dust, Clutter and MinimalizingDust is a big trigger for my allergies, COPD and asthma. My doctors were thinking that my allergies were triggering my COPD exacerbations and SOB (shortness of breath). Those were... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Don't We Follow Doctors' Orders?“I don't wanna, I don't hafta, and you can't make me...” Remember those words from childhood? Or maybe you weren't as...contrary...as me. I think about that phrase whenever I hear... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPDFlu season is fast approaching, and it's crucial for people with COPD to know how to fight the influenza (also known as "the flu") is a serious contagious illness that... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments