Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPD...If anyone understands what you're going through, it's John," she reassured the patient.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPD...I cried for the embarrassment and because I was mad at my husband for not going with me to be my Superman that day.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Donating Plasma for Alpha-1 Patients...Jackie strongly emphasizes the essential significance of plasma donation in bringing hope and support to persons who struggle with Alpha-1. Donation improves and saves lives!... By Jackie English1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Reflections From My Past...I had no responsibilities except keeping my room clean, doing my homework, and doing some chores.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Why Quitting Smoking Can Prolong Your Life...Think of it this way: If you are diagnosed with COPD, nearly every expert on the subject, be it a nurse, respiratory therapist, or physician, is going... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Breathing Strategies: Which Have You Tried?...Learn how to keep mucus moving and help prevent it from building up in the base of your lungs with this strategy. Coughing can help!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What A Difference A Haircut Makes...Doing even little things to pick others up, and often ourselves too... What a difference writing this article makes.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Changes Continue...It is surprising what you could be doing wrong. I just noticed a lot of what I was doing was definitely wrong.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Shift...My age is working against me, there is no going back, and do-overs are not allowed.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Spring Ahead With COPD...Moving the clocks forward one hour and spring grants us more sunlight during the summer evenings, while moving back in the fall grants us more daylight... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Life Gets in the Way of Living...My health overrides anything else that I planned on doing. This time, there was an annual meeting that I was looking forward to.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Employer/COPD Connection...How can employers better work with COPD patients? In addition to having lung issues myself, I am a respiratory therapist by trade. I work in a hospital setting as well... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Be Kind - Always...I’m not going to say "depressing" although there’s a good chance that it is.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does Music Help You Get Through the Day?...You can almost smell and see what was going on. There are many songs that do that for me.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Have Alpha What?...Accept help from others when needed but keep moving, even if it’s doing a couple of minutes of something, stopping to rest, and then doing a little... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?...This is caused when your blood pressure drops, and less blood is going to your organs and muscles.... By American Lung Association4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Understanding Thirdhand Smoke...Many people are familiar with the concept of first and secondhand smoke, but have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke is made up of the pollutants that settle... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rare Disease Day: What Does It Have To Do With COPD?...She told him something else had to be going on. She had other family members going through the same thing, and some of them had never smoked.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eight Tips for Managing the Cold Weather With COPD...Opting for cozy blankets or perhaps indulging in the warmth of electric blankets can provide a snug alternative.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD Symptoms...Same with coughing, choking, or gagging.”“I cough and pee. I wear panty liners every day.”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments