Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?...Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping and my heart rate has been skyrocketing.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments275 comments
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD Symptoms...However, people with COPD quickly discover that there are many other symptoms as well.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
Invincible...In one of their advertisements, Fred and Barney take a smoke break from their work, Fred lights up his cigarette and says, “Winston tastes good like a... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Staying Active is Key...I have been on one of these courses in the UK and they are well worth going to.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Having Long Covid and COPD...Covid can still be a reality. We’ve been told that three viruses have been affecting people: Covid-19, the flu, and RSV.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's Lives...It won't be easy, because I've lived in this comfort zone for so long. I have to relearn how to be more intimate and available.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPD...Even if the virus strains do remain the same 2 years in a row, your immunity declines over the year, so you need to be re-vaccinated each season.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spring Ahead With COPD...This bill still needed to be taken to The House of Representatives before it could go onto President Biden to be signed.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...If the examiner decides that you are unable to do so, the medical-vocational grid rules will be applied to determine whether you can be expected to learn... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Avoiding Fragrances In The Workplace Part 1...Lately, they have been posting about how some sanitizers can be unhealthy for a person too.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 1)...Then there are the obligations that cannot be avoided that cause such anxiety.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Is a Maintenance Dose of Antibiotics Good for a COPD Patient?...Most people who are prescribed maintenance doses are done so that these doses will reduce the frequency of exacerbations and improve the quality of life... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 2)...We only know that hospitals are full, ventilators are scarce, and people are dying. We remain in deep isolation and fear leaving our homes.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bringing Awareness: Part 2...Be careful! It's human nature to want to trust, to want to believe that people are good at heart.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Six Steps To Finding A Great Doctor...He/she must be someone who is knowledgeable in the area of your greatest needs (COPD in your case, asthma in my case), while at the same time be... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining Weight...When possible, purchase fruits or vegetables that are pre-cut, pre-cooked meats, or unprocessed frozen meals. ... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips for Quitting Smoking...There are even alternative therapies like hypnotism or acupuncture that some former smokers have found to be helpful.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPD...For me, it was learning to be flexible mentally, and understanding that not every moment is going to be good.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Expert Answers: Steroid Bruising...Although inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) can be one of the foundations of treating people with COPD, they are not without their side effects.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
It's a Spring Thing...It’s been a long and cold winter, but it won’t be long before the snow is gone and the tulips and daffodils are in full bloom.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments