Ever Get Tired of Seeing Doctors? ...You have laboratory tests, pulmonary function tests, allergy tests, EKGs, stress tests, x-rays, cat scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, etc.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Oxygen Use in TV and Movies...Some of the movies that I have seen that use oxygen are: Five Feet Apart: This a beautifully made movie about two young people with Cystic Fibrosis... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Lung Transplant...A lung transplant is a type of surgery that may be an option for certain people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)...They gave me oxygen but I'd heard about a pulmonary rehab program at NY Presbyterian.... By bunnymusic601 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Three Major Drugmakers Cap Inhaler Costs...The inhalers are used by people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Finding the Right Doctor...Mom's pulmonary doctor was tough.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Time Flies When You Do Nothing (Part 2)...Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has its own challenges, but hobbies can be a good way for people with this disease to relax and... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Intubation and Ventilators...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things, make it difficult... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Learn From Each Other...We learn that COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Disorders and COPD...However, people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble sleeping.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Would Like Doctors to Know...Learning how to exercise is crucial to our success, and having access to pulmonary rehabilitation is the missing step.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Journey With GERD...People diagnosed with Gerd may have a lower pulmonary function.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can I Be A Caregiver?...Unless you were a pulmonary doctor or nurse before becoming a caregiver for someone with COPD, you will never feel fully capable in every situation. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What COPD Is Not...It’s also a common comorbidity with cystic fibrosis.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fans, Breezes, And Cool Air...We had COPD and asthma and cystic fibrosis patients who wanted fans. And we had none to offer. Some went without.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Let’s Talk About the Girls...Barrel chest is a visible symptom of COPD, emphysema, osteoarthritis, and cystic fibrosis.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD Anxiety...Perhaps it could be added to pulmonary rehabilitation programs?... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Invisible Illness...Example: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. For those with COPD, you probably understand why this falls under Invisible Illness.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Mind is a Tool for Managing COPD...What if your doctor referred you to a dietician and pulmonary rehabilitation, so you could breathe easier and improve your body’s ability to utilize oxygen... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Up With Exercise...My pulmonary rehab was cancelled just as I was getting started. I was so excited to be given another kick at the cat!... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
