What Makes Cat Scans So Helpful? I have observed that an increased number of my COPD patients have been getting CAT scans. I have also noticed commercials on...reactions12comments
COPD Indoor Activities and HobbiesDuring the darkest and coldest time of the year, keeping a positive attitude and finding daily gratitude can be more challenging. COPD...reactions4comments
What to Do When Your Oxygen Level Is LowIn the realm of home oxygen therapy, optimal health demands a proactive approach. As someone deeply involved in the qualification process for...reactions8comments
What You Should Know When You Are First Prescribed OxygenEditors Note: The experiences shared in this article are those of the author. Please consult your doctor if you feel that you...reactions65comments
Why Did I Become A Respiratory Therapist?The question I'm often asked is, “Why did you become a respiratory therapist?” There's no simple answer, but the pivotal point that...reactions4comments
Remembering Barbara MooreWe are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Patient Leader Barbara Moore passed away on January 7, 2024 at the...reactions9comments
Making Lifestyle Changes Due to COPDI'm sure the list is long with all the things that we can not do or that are too hard for us...reactions79comments
Who Woke Up the Weather?Just a few weeks ago that I was talking to a friend and telling her I was actually looking forward to winter...reactions9comments
Have You Ever Thought of Using a Walker ?I had never considered using a walker until my surgery in 2015. I was still using oxygen tanks back then, and my...reactions52comments
Navigating COPD in 2023: A Year in ReviewAdvocates for people with COPD speak with a special combination of wisdom, strength, and empathy. This collection highlights the top articles written...reactionscomments
The Wonderful Things Life Has To OfferGee, I don’t know what to think of that title. Yet that title seemed to jump out at me and felt perfect...reactions6comments
The New Year and COPDNew Year is my second favorite time of the year after September. I don’t subscribe to New Year's resolutions; instead, I think...reactions8comments
Three New Year Resolutions for COPD ManagementAs we enter the new year, it's an opportune moment to reflect on our lives and well-being. This year, I encourage everyone...reactions2comments
Holiday Traditions and COPDOne thing I've learned from COPD is that almost everything that I took for granted was going to change. No matter how...reactions1comment
Five Practical Gifts Ideas for Someone With COPDI work in a hospital and engage in daily conversations with COPD patients. Additionally, as an active member of this community, I...reactions2comments
Love, Adaptation, and COPDOn August 22, 2003, I married my best friend. I worked in the ambulance service while he was in the police force...reactions15comments
Travel Tips and Precautions for COPD PatientsSo, you've mustered the courage, and you're gonna do it. You are finally feeling strong enough to take that trip, to see...reactions10comments
Eight Tips for Managing the Cold Weather With COPDAs winter approaches, the chill and snow become part of the landscape. It's an opportune moment to discuss effective strategies for navigating...reactions5comments
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPDThis past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was...reactions28comments
Making Every Moment of Everyday Worth LivingWhere did this year go? When I was young, I always asked my parents, “Is Christmas coming pretty soon?" I always got...reactions11comments