How Does Albuterol Work?Albuterol is a very effective rescue medicine. It’s the best selling beta adrenergic of all time. It opens airways fast, making breathing...reactions4comments
How to Ask for Help With COPDYears ago when I was struggling with something, a wise woman once told me, “It takes a really strong person to ask...reactions14comments
Preventing & Managing COPD ExacerbationsThis is a follow up post that will go into how to manage COPD exacerbations. Check out the first post where I...reactions10comments
Remembering Mary UltesWe are deeply saddened to share that contributor and member of the COPD.net team, Mary Ultes, passed away on March 2nd, after...reactions2comments
SnowflakesYesterday I was watching the snow fall and was reminded of our science study, so many years ago, where we were taught...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Types Of DoctorsThere are so many doctors capable and ready to help you. And there are so many different types of doctors. They specialize...reactions2comments
COPD and Lung NodulesFrequent Question: “I have COPD and now the doctor said I have nodules. Is that part of COPD? Should I be scared?”...reactions2comments
How to Talk With Your Doctor About COPDCOPD is a chronic illness for which there is no cure. There may be many challenges during the course of your treatment...reactions21comments
Human Service AnimalThe title may seem odd but bear with me for a bit As a caregiver, the odds are you’re going to get...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Emphysema Terms To KnowYou got me started on defining COPD-related terms in my other Lexicon articles (Basic Terms to Know & Oxygen Terms to Know)...reactions2comments
At The Onset Of COPDWhat is COPD? COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema...reactionscomments
What is Pulmonary Function Testing?Some call it pulmonary function testing, or a PFT. Some call it spirometry. No matter what you refer to it as it...reactions12comments
And Then There Was COPD…So, I’m new in the world of COPD. I have spent most of my life living a naïve belief that I was...reactions10comments
The Toll of Frequent COPD ExacerbationsDealing with exacerbations of COPD is a fact of life when you have this disease. But, as emphasized in the most recent...reactions14comments
Forming Relationships Between Patients and HCPsI have now been a respiratory therapist for 20 years. A lot has changed. But, one thing unchanged is the down-home sort...reactions2comments
Tips for Managing COPD PainPain management is an important part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet so often, the medical support system may...reactions4comments
Always Something To Be Thankful ForWhen I get up in the morning, off comes the oxygen and CPAP. I check the time, then off the bathroom and...reactionscomments
10 Improvements Over Past 20 YearsRecently, my boss came to me and said, “Happy Anniversary!” She bought me lunch. It was a worthy celebration of my 20...reactions9comments
Bite Sized BitsHave you ever heard the joke: Well, probably you have since that's one of the oldest jokes in existence. It dawned on...reactions3comments
What Is a COPD Action/Management Plan?I think COPD action/management plans are a neat idea for all COPDers. They help you manage your COPD on a daily basis...reactions6comments
