How a Dog Helped My Mom With COPD Flares...Respiratory infections can also be a trigger. Flare or flare up is another term often used.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Quit Smoking Programs: What's Better—Short or Long Term?...Both groups had similar improvements in respiratory symptoms over time. They also had similar numbers of visits for emergency care.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
20 Reasons Why COPD Awareness Matters...I’m going to give you 20 reasons why COPD awareness matters: What are some reasons you think COPD awareness matters? Let us know in the comments below.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My BiPap...I received my BiPap shortly after beginning Respiratory Rehabilitation, while I was still an inpatient.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator Recall...Plus, respiratory irritation may lead to severe issues in those who already have lung problems.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Support Someone With COPD...Respiratory viruses can cause flare-ups of their condition and make their breathing worse.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How COPD Affects Every Aspect of Life...Some experts refer to these non-respiratory symptoms as "extra-pulmonary" or "systemic" effects They are not sure exactly what causes these other effects... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
COPD and SPAM...But then suddenly, “pain solution therapies,” “respiratory breathing exercise programs,” “academic studies concerning lungs,” and so on and so on…... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Engineered silica nanoparticle coatings...A short list of potential effects which I'm already aware of are gastrointestinal burns, respiratory issues, genetic mutations, mitochondrial disorders... By Baz3922 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More Stable...Such flare-ups are often caused by respiratory infections.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...Mental health professionals, like counselors or therapists, may help an individual mentally and emotional cope with the stressors of life with chronic... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Conditions Linked to COPD - Overview...Respiratory infections, flu, and pneumonia are all possible causes of COPD flare-ups.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Death and Dying: Part 3...I was intimidated to be next to respiratory therapists and other doctors.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What You Need to Know About the Link Between COPD and Lung Cancer...Did you know that people who have COPD are at greater risk for developing lung cancer down the line than people who start out with healthier respiratory... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!...Any tips I mention in this article should always be discussed with your respiratory professional.... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD Anxiety...The study was reported in the European Respiratory Journal Open Research. ... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three New Year Resolutions for COPD Management...However, there's a powerful message in openly managing your respiratory health.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Lexicon: Inhaler Terms To Know...It's a small, hand-held device that allows you to inhale respiratory medicines. They are portable and can be used anywhere, anyplace, anytime.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Medicines...Flare-ups are most commonly caused by a respiratory infection. Antibiotics can be used to treat a bacterial infection that might cause a flare-up.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What could and did...Family were unaware opioids decreased respiratory but knew smoking wasn't helping at all.... By raven2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments