A COPD Caregiver IntroHi. I’m kinda new to this so bear with me a bit. I’m a primary care-giver for my wife (Michelle) who has...reactions1comment
Make Happy MomentsSometimes you need to make happy moments. With the heaviness of dealing with COPD, it may seem like they are few and...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
10 Triggers to Avoid this Christmas SeasonChristmas season is upon us. There’s so much fun to have this time of year. You don’t want something unexpected - like...reactionscomments
5 Ways People Cope With Severe COPDSo, I am a respiratory therapist. I work with lots of COPDers. Some have severe COPD. And some come visit me more...reactions12comments
Spring Has SprungThe past few mornings I was greeted with sunshine and the sounds of birds chirping. Temps in the 60s and 70s and...reactionscomments
It Couldn’t Happen To MeIn my EMT class some years back, when we were learning to take patient evaluations and then the reports, sob kept coming...reactionscomments
COPD Tests and Diagnosis (Part 1)We hear about ABG, FEV and PFT. What is going on? What does it mean? I know my basic ABC’s but this...reactionscomments
Ready, Set, GoEvery day has been a race to get functional again. My mom passed away January 16, 2018 from cancer, another close relative...reactions1comment
Independence LostIf you have been a caregiver longer than 24 hours, you have dealt with a grumpy patient. Those days when it doesn’t...reactionscomments
Five Tips after a COPD DiagnosisA COPD Diagnosis: Now What? Cough. Cough. “I don't know why I'm so tired and I can't breathe. Maybe it'll blow over”...reactions5comments
The Importance of Taking Care of YOUI cared for my mother, who had end-stage COPD, for more than four years. It was tough, emotionally and physically, every day. Of...reactions15comments
Our Bodies Beyond COPDWhen I think of COPD, I also think of the whole body. COPD, and the medications for it, can often affect the...reactionscomments
My Letter To Those Who Are Really Sick - Part 2As I mentioned in Part 1, no, I’m not being silly regarding the title. Many would say having COPD means that they...reactionscomments
A Pithy History Of COPD?Shortness of breath was noted in ancient documents. In the year 2,697, it was described by Nei Ching Su Wen in his...reactionscomments
My Letter To Those Who Are SickNo I’m not being silly. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having a...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
