Ask the Advocates: Thankful for Our Community...When a symptom or a medication changed, instead of listening to her anxious thoughts, she would find solace and comfort in the form of words posted by... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Alternative Quit Smoking Methods - Do They Work?...The good news is there are a number of medications that can help. Some are nicotine-replacements, while others have a different mode of action.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can I Apply for Disability if I Have COPD?...I think if you have the right doctor who fills out your disability the first time that it would save a lot of hassle.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?...For some people in the end stage, running out of medication is a major problem, maybe only second to not having access to oxygen.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Finding the Right Doctor...the strain of the cost of some of the best medications, or hold your hand as hard decisions need to be made.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
I Have Alpha What?...She told me that she would send me to an Alpha-1 specialist in Iowa City. I had one month before my appointment.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Team...Hayes Colleen Heavens Kayleigh Hill Audrey Innerst Pam Jajko Amanda Jones Laura Kompanik Kyler Koons Danielle Kraft Jess Lipkin Jake Maxwell... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Hey, You're Looking Good...As with any prescription medications, over the counter medications, herbs, etc. you should talk with your doctor.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD Can Be Debilitating, Frustrating, and Devastating...Although many are currently on medication, respondents expressed a low satisfaction in their current treatment plan.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
The Many Causes of COPD...Authorities didn't know, nor did they care about the dangers we faced. It was about money.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can COPD Patients Swim Safely?...Some common negative side effects of the hot tub that I read about are: Common chemicals in pool water that can get more concentrated indoors may... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What You Should Know About Augmentation Therapy...I also know some who infuse themselves. Some learned to do it independently for convenience and save money by not having a nurse come in.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People....It doesn't so please do not waste your money. When I was first prescribed oxygen my wife fell into the oxygen trap.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Your COPD Dream Team...That may increase to other inhaled medications as needed, and then they may become daily medications to your routine.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Journey With Cigarettes...They were the famous, thinner, more intelligent, sexier people with the money, and we all yearned to be them.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments63 comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 2)...It might be I need to just sit and calm myself with breathing exercises or meditation. I always get in trouble with this one.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Is It a Cold or Something More? Respiratory Infections from Flu to RSV By Editorial Team Bookmark for later
Making Lifestyle Changes Due to COPD...That is the right thing to do, but I enjoy paying her so she can save the money that she needs to travel with me like... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments57 comments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!...You would be amazed at how many patients forget to take their medication.... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 1...My living will says what has to be done if I go into respiratory or cardiac arrest, if I become unconscious and unable to speak for myself, when... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments