Why Don't We Follow Doctors' Orders?...Many people don't follow all of their treatment programs, including taking medications as prescribed, or exercising and eating as encouraged.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Moving into Fall with COPD...However, by quitting smoking; staying away from 2nd hand smoke, chemicals and more; taking medications as prescribed; exercise; proper nutrition; and with... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Five Years In...A well-lit path can help to minimize falls and boost your confidence by keeping you safe and saving you money.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Getting to Know Series: Tonya Hidalgo...I know just enough about cars to get me in trouble, but I can count money back without a calculator.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is It a Lung Infection or a COPD Flare-up?...Rest might offer some relief, as might some of your medications or a nebulizer treatment. Oxygen, if it's been prescribed for you, can also help.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Understanding and Coping With Severe COPD...You may also need to be on antibiotics if you have an infection or heart medications.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Getting Ready For Fall!...Arts and crafts started now can make great Christmas gifts and cost little to no money.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Expert Answers: Eye Problems and COPD...So, to be safe, more and more physicians are recommending that a person over 65 that takes high doses of inhaled steroids sees an ophthalmologist to... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Making Things Easier...I'm all for saving time, energy, and money by making things easier. ... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
COPD Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Right for You?...However, there are 2 ways of delivering this medication: There are pros and cons to both methods and no one right answer for everyone.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Catch Your Breath...Spending time to figure out our new limitations and barriers can only be beneficial now. Look for guided meditations, relax, and go inward.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Estate Planning and End of Life Choices...Most of us have done this for our property and have stipulated how we want our money divided, but estate planning means more than just... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why COPD Awareness Matters...Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see a cure in our lifetime? This cannot happen without research, and research costs money.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Three Types of Nebulizers...These are small, hand-held devices that deliver aerosolized medications. They are generally referred to as nebulizers.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib Cramping...prescription medications.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Environmentally Friendly...These remarks came after I asked her to take a second and think about the convenience of having such a vehicle, the money saved on fossil... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Vitamin D May Help Prevent COPD Exacerbations...And finally, certain medications can cause low levels of vitamin D: The answer to this is, "perhaps."... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
A List of All Inhalers Part II: Combination Inhalers...At the present time, there is only one on the market. Combination inhalers are nice. They are nice for convenience.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Breo: the Superhero Inhaler?...Some potential side effects that you may experience are: Breo is a once-daily medication.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments