Troubleshooting Your Pulse Oximeter for Accurate Results...Pulse oximeters serve as essential tools for monitoring oxygen levels. Yet, like any device, they can encounter occasional issues, leading to inaccurate...reactions4comments
Managing the Emotional Toll of Living With COPD...It has been said that nothing else matters when you can't breathe, and I can tell you firsthand that is the truth...reactions33comments
Pneumonia Vaccines and COPD ...Is it time to get caught up on your vaccinations? One vaccine that is highly recommended for people with COPD and other...reactionscomments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic Illness...Editor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, Type2Diabetes.com. It is that time of...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactions18comments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?...Editor's Note: This article was written by Kerri MacKay and originally appeared on our partner site, Asthma.net. I get an annual flu...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions2comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactions9comments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to Know...Every year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal Disease...Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
COPD and Syncope...People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out. During...reactions12comments
Practical Habits and Energy-Saving Tips for Daily Life With COPD...Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions22comments
Is it time to rethink how you’re managing your COPD?...COPD can change how your day feels from one moment to the next. Take this quick self-check to see how you’re doing...
Asking for Help: A Journey of Acceptance and Strength...Have you ever found it challenging to ask for help? Perhaps you've felt like you're a burden to your loved ones, or...reactions4comments
Managing Our Health...Healthcare can be problematic for those with COPD who live in rural areas. There isn't a pulmonologist in our area; the nearest...reactions4comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPD...The approach to treatment of COPD will vary to some extent, based on what stage of COPD you are currently at. In...reactionscomments
Now closed! COPD.net Summer Giveaway!...The COPD.net Summer Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! After a long winter, we all want to soak up...reactions4comments
Blue Bloater and Pink Puffer: What These Outdated COPD Terms Mean...Listed here are some older terms used to describe those with COPD. Rarely are they seen in medical literature these days. But...reactions8comments
