Making Life Easier...But then again, I never envisaged I would be sitting here writing this article. Life is precious and we only get one chance of it.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Self-Care and Why We Need It...Relaxing might mean watching your favorite television show or sitting outside in a lawn chair on a beautiful day.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Taking Time After a Flare-Up...Try not to beat yourself up when it comes to putting yourself first. Small tasks that are normally no big deal now seem like giant feats to overcome.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Getting Older and Cranky...That's not the weather to be sitting in a wheelchair as I won't be able to move enough to keep warm.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Coloring Books, Puzzles and Games...I also enjoy reading the newspaper and doing the crossword, or opening a new book and putting my name on the inside of the front cover.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Solution: Showering or Bathing...I can sit on my bath lift and be gently lowered into the water, and when my bath is over, I push the button and rise to a sitting... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Maintaining COPD Control During the Winter Months...In addition, breathing in through your nose, rather than your mouth, gives the air more time to warm and moisten before hitting your airways.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Shopping With My Friend Scooter...They were all charged up and ready to go, just sitting there waiting for someone to use them. My husband nudged me and told me to take a scooter.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Environmentally Friendly...backpack right up there next to me near the passenger seat (next to my wife – lol) or just behind me with a longer cannula cord as long as there’s... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Feeling of a COPD Diagnosis...You may not like all the changes but try putting it into perspective.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Past and Outdoor Fun...I do not use oxygen most times when sitting as now at my computer or watching a film.... By derekc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Changes We Have to Make...On good days I'm able to peg the washing out, but instead of putting the washing in a basket, I sort it indoors and then put the washing over... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Is Bullectomy?...Another rare symptom, but certainly an indication for bullectomy, is hemoptysis (spitting up blood).... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Living Alone With COPD...I felt the same way when I was putting out Christmas decorations and taking them down after the holidays.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPD...I immediately pictured Mom on the sun deck of a cruise ship, sitting at the top of a water slide with both hands in the air.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Disturbed Sleep...At the moment I don't sleep sitting up or in a recliner chair.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Losses and Gains With COPD...This meant less walking and more sitting. I planned and worked to make things as convenient as I could and eliminate as many steps as possible.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Medicine Going Forward in the New World...This means 1 less doctor appointment per year, no travelling time, no parking fees, no sitting in the waiting room while others are hacking up a lung!... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Exercise for Quality of Life...One day while recouping from a serious exacerbation, I was sitting in my living room and spotted a lady jogging down the street.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Lower Body Workout Routine...From a comfortable sitting position, I start by wiggling my toes, up and down, side to side.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments