What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP?...Around 10-15% of people diagnosed with COPD also have a diagnosis of OSA.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Holiday Stress With COPD...Managing holiday stress can be challenging for anyone, but when you have COPD, the extra demands can make the season feel overwhelming.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD, Obesity and Me...I did quit smoking 14 years ago, cold turkey.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Therapy and a COPD Diagnosis...later on with Covid lingering around.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)...I think they only heard Covid. My husband took me to the hospital and went in with me. He could come... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Option for People With COPD: High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Vests...If you think it could be helpful, discussing it with your COPD doctor might be a valuable next step.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Couldn’t Happen To Me...When I was really sick and when I just felt yuck. This was now a COPD life.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Placing Hope in Research...There were many different site hospitals that I could go to for this study, but going to Alabama, one was on the way By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Severe Symptoms of COPD...If a patient has severe COPD symptoms, it may be a sign of a seriously acute exacerbation.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
A Quality COPD Nurse Can Make All the Difference...When COVID started, The Alpha-1 Foundation, along with others, introduced the John W.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is It a Cold or Something More? Respiratory Infections from Flu to RSV By Editorial Team Bookmark for later
Who Cares For Who With COPD?...Frequently a person with COPD has a spouse, partner, or other loved one with COPD or another chronic illness.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing Treatments: Your Questions Answered...Some insurances may cover the cost of these. But, chances are you'll have to cover the cost of these our of your own pocket.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Do I have COPD?...And that’s similar to what happens in COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Better Breathers Club...I loved what Ms.... By KevinDavitt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Redefining Being a Karen...My next call was to Karen. She was on her way home and took the detour to get to us as fast By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My husband is at the end of COPD and CHF...My husband is 66 and has had COPD and CHF for 12 yrs. He has had 2 open heart surgeries and 19... By sheri2062 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
COPD Triggers...One important part of managing COPD is avoiding triggers. A trigger is something that makes your COPD worse.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
