Top 5 Health Benefits of Magnesium and COPD...When you have lung and breathing problems with COPD, sometimes getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals is a problem. One mineral that is especially crucial is magnesium. You...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Welcome to My Secret Garden...Welcome to my secret garden. Upon entering we gain a sense of freedom that dissolves our daily cares. Enter a new dimension, go back to your childhood absolve yourself of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?...Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is another chronic lung disease. It presents with symptoms that may resemble COPD. However, PF affects the lungs in a different way than COPD does. It has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Emotional Challenges of Being a COPD Caregiver...Whoever says being a caregiver for someone with COPD is easy doesn't know what they're talking about. I speak from experience. I was thrust into the caregiving role quite unexpectedly...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation With COPD: Understanding the Difference...Shortness of breath, or feeling breathless, is what most people think of as the hallmark symptom of COPD. It's certainly one of the most common symptoms, as well as perhaps...Reactions0reactionsComments134 comments
The 4th of July...The 4th of July was recently commemorated here in the United States. It celebrates the founding of this country in 1776 and the folks who helped it become what it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Three Types of Nebulizers...There are many respiratory medicines currently on the market. A common way of inhaling these is by using inhalers. Another common way is by using nebulizers. Here is a look...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
IS IT COPD?...This is the scenario. I got a call from my insurance company that I have COPD from one of the nurses and wanted to know if I would like to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Invincible...I think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and what our future holds. At least I did...and...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Could Statins Improve COPD Outcomes?...Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 380 million people around the world, and those numbers are increasing every year. COPD is a chronic, progressive disease of the lungs for which...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Question about portable oxygen concentrators and swimming...Can you have a POC and somehow go into a pool day with a 13 or 24 foot tubing left aboveboard? Or is that just wishful thinking?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Summer Reading...Took a chance and went to the beach this past Sunday. My wife and my daughter were at a niece’s shower. Now it’s a funny thing where I live. Growing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have YOU had the Endobronchial Valve (Pulmonx) treatment?...Hi Everyone, If you have or know someone, I am interested talking with them, as I've been approved from this treatment. (After researching and completing the testing requirements) My doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Sleeping...Just found out that I have COPD - 57yr old female. I’m having a real hard time sleeping and would love to know what some of you may have done...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPD...Recently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD, you are 4 to 5 times as likely...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Me and me...Present Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin: I suggest you don’t start… smoking. It turns...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Support Groups...We asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment with your own answers! I honestly believe an...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Quitting Smoking...Smoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should do once they are diagnosed is to quit...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Bits & Pieces...Once in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t know if you ever saw, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?...Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of the symptoms of COPD–like wheezing, chest tightness, coughing...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments