BiPAP: Helping You Live Longer & Better with COPD...So, the addition of an expiratory pressure makes exhaling easier. Like CPAP machines, BiPAP machines can be used in the home setting.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...However, respiratory issues are the most common with the virus.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Stuffy Noses and COPD: What’s the Deal?...COPD flare-ups may be caused by airway irritants, respiratory viruses, and allergens.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments52 comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?...The dust is composed of mineral particles and sand, and dust is a common trigger for people with COPD and other respiratory conditions.... By AshlenWeddington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
COPD 101: What Is COPD?...The 2018 GOLD COPD Guidelines define COPD this way: “COPD is a common, preventable and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Therapy and a COPD Diagnosis...My first phone call was with the therapist, and it was so easy talking to her.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
The Definition of COPD Is Changing...And, COPD is now defined primarily as persistent airflow limitation and persistent respiratory symptoms.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Managing COPD Pain...With non-pharmacological methods of pain relief, there is no need to worry about addiction or respiratory depression.... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part I...A study recently published in the journal Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine found that nearly 79% of people with COPD have at least one comorbidity... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Expert Answers: COPD and Himalayan Salt Lamps?...So this inspired people with respiratory diseases to travel long ways to sleep in these caves.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Wheezing...Wheezing is usually caused by the narrowing of the airways anywhere in the respiratory system.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Is It a COPD Flare or Do I Have an Infection?...Of greater concern are symptoms that indicate a respiratory infection is in play.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Exercise and COPD Awareness...If you are one of the lucky ones, you will be enrolled in a Respiratory Rehabilitation Program.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD and Flu...Having the flu, which is a respiratory infection, can greatly worsen those effects.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 2)...A few weeks before, she and the others were diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and Symptoms...It has been established that anywhere from 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. It doesn't always happen, but when it does you most certainly want... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hygiene and Your COPD...Germs and bacteria can lead to pneumonia or respiratory infections. When a person has a weakened immune system, it can be very serious.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Medical Abbreviations: What Do They Mean?...It’s another term sometimes used in place of respiratory rate. COPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise Plan...Focusing on your upper body can help strengthen your respiratory muscles, making breathing easier.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and Underweight...The respiratory therapists who came to give me the nebulizer treatment didn't look at my chart, and gave me what she gives everyone else that has breathing... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments