Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD AnxietyAnxiety is a well-known byproduct of having COPD. Not every person with COPD will experience full-blown anxiety, but is it surprising that...reactionscomments
Home Oxygen Delivery DevicesSome people with COPD have low oxygen levels. This may require them to need oxygen at home. If you require oxygen, you’ll...reactions5comments
Odds & EndsFrom speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactionscomments
Odds & Ends (Part 2)From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactions4comments
8 Questions Doctors May Ask If You Continue Having Flare-upsSo, you have COPD. You’ve been seeing a doctor. You and your doctor developed a COPD Action Plan. You have certain medicines...reactionscomments
What A Difference A Haircut MakesHaving a chronic illness, such as COPD, sometimes leaves a person feeling down. It’s understandable. Chronic illnesses can affect us. This COPD...reactions3comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactionscomments
COPD: Is There a Link With Smoking and Alcohol?COPD, a lung disease that causes breathing problems due to inflammation and blockages in the airways, has long been associated with smoking...reactionscomments
CloudsI read. A lot. I used to have a 90-minute commute by train to my job - both ways - and I...reactionscomments
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise PlanYou might not think COPD and exercise go well together, but actually they do. The fact is, exercise offers concrete benefits for...reactions2comments
Near Birth Events May Contribute To COPD It’s not just adult smoking of cigarettes that causes COPD. It’s also not just aging. Researchers are now learning that early life...reactions7comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 2)Read Part 1 to find out more about Kevin's initial thoughts on this COPD application. I spoke recently with Kristen Willard, the...reactionscomments
8 Things To Do While Waiting For Your DoctorLet’s face it! People with lung diseases spend WAY too much time in doctor’s offices. Sometimes we don’t have to wait very...reactions4comments
Listen To Your Friends And FamilyOften times we Respiratory Therapists have to take on the role of teacher. We do our part to fix you. Then we...reactionscomments
Home NIV for COPD May Prolong LifeHome NIV, which stands for "non-invasive ventilation," is a method of treatment that can make breathing easier in certain people during end-stage...reactions1comment
COPD and the WorkplaceHaving COPD is a struggle in itself. Managing our disease when it comes to symptoms, triggers, medications, flare ups etc is not...reactions2comments
What Is The Placebo Effect?Placebos have been used as remedies since the beginning of medicine. But placebos are not medicine. When they make you feel better...reactionscomments
Be Prepared Please! Part 2In 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast United States with a vengeance. I wrote about this previously in part 1. Speeds as...reactions5comments
Be PreparedI used to be in the news business. So, I get a lot of breaking news alerts on my iPhone, that I’ve...reactions4comments
Coping With COPD Guilt -- Just Let It GoIt's not surprising that people who have COPD often have to cope with guilt feelings. Sometimes the guilt is self-inflicted, while other...reactions20comments
