Is COPD A Systemic Disorder?...And some, when they flare up, may cause COPD flare-ups. So, getting a proper diagnosis can help you get treated so you feel better overall.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD and Genetics...People with AAT are sometimes first diagnosed with asthma because the symptoms can look similar.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What You Need to Know About the Link Between COPD and Lung Cancer...However, overall, only about 1% (1 out of 100) of people with COPD actually develop lung cancer as well.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway!...The COPD Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month!... By COPD.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Coping With the Emotional Impact of COPD...those with COPD and their families.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Protein May Predict Which Smokers Will Develop COPD...Of course, there are other risk factors of COPD as well, such as a family history of COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Can People With COPD Undergo General Anesthesia?...This raises a question: Can people with COPD undergo general anesthesia?... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
5 Tips To Help You Get Through Summer...Summer can exacerbate COPD symptoms, and it has taken me years to find ways to cope with the challenges this season brings.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Gift Ideas for Those with COPD...People who have COPD will enjoy this too!... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...People with asthma, cystic fibrosis, or other lung conditions can use devices to monitor breathing and lung function.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Makes Cat Scans So Helpful? ...How do they prove helpful for COPD patients/ Doctors? Why are commercials recommending COPD patients get scanned? Here is what I learned.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
How to Help Someone Adjust to Life With COPD...Incense and candles may also be a no-no in a COPD home. Do: Know their COPD triggers. Every person with COPD may have different COPD triggers.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
40 Undeniable Truths About Great COPD Doctors...If you have COPD, it’s very important that you find a great COPD doctor. Listed here are 40 undeniable truths about great COPD doctors.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Thoughts on My COPD...I was talking to some people about COPD last night online. We have all had to be careful about how we live even before COVID.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 2...It got so bad again that my doctor sent me to National Jewish where I was diagnosed with COPD, exercise-induced asthma, and pulmonary hypertension.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Learning to Cope: Making Lifestyle Changes...Many people with COPD find that they become COPD experts by default.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Learning to Breathe Right is the Hardest of All...The benefits are many for us with COPD.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments71 comments
COPD Word Scramble...Can you unscramble these 15 words related to COPD? Download the PDF for the answer key.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Over-the-Counter Mucus Secretion Drugs: Do They Really Work?...Overall, there is limited evidence that oral expectorants help improve lung function in people with COPD.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Preparing for an Emergency When You Have COPD...I got my suggestions for emergencies from the COPD Foundation website.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
