January 2021 Journal: Where Does the Day Go?...Sitting down to a small bowl of soup, I scan over my list of projects. I know it will be one o’clock before I can begin to tackle anything.... By Carol Kirker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Fresh Air!...The patients would spend at least 8-10 hours outdoors per day, regardless of the weather, often sitting on the large veranda that was a distinctive feature... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)...I mentioned again the severe fatigue and falling asleep where ever I was sitting or standing. I finally said, “yes, shortness of breath”.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPD...Making it through the ceremony was one thing, but now, after sitting in the wind and having breathing problems, you know what goes hand in hand with that... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage Journey...I remember thinking, "Is this hitting me already? I'm feeling kind of tired."... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Oh Heck No!...They also wonder about putting a stop to the burning wood in the yard of apartments, in the neighborhood, etc.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Why I Gave Up the Store Power Chair...As I looked at the store manual wheelchairs available, I knew why they were still sitting there unused and neither I nor my bench companion could use them... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Extra Struggles in a COPD World...I have difficulty sitting up in a chair. Standing up for long is hard too. This is hard.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Became a Respiratory Therapist...I saw an elderly lady sitting on the edge of the bed, and she was gasping for air.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Happy Holidays With COPD...How about sending holiday cards throughout the year, putting pictures on their Facebook pages, etc.? Something fun, something to look forward to.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
This or That: Mesh or Jet Nebulizers...But, if you haven't used it in a while, and it's been sitting in a drawer for three months, you may want to take it out and charge it.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Factors That Influence My COPD Health...The dentist tried fitting my lowers. He made a couple of adjustments. When I began to open my mouth, my lowers would shoot out of my mouth.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 2)...He debated putting me on Prednisone for some time, but would rather not do that if he didn't have to.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Be Careful. Be Happy but In Control....It would be easy sitting here in my man cave as I look out the window on this dismal dark and cold dreary day while watching the raindrops falling... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Money Saving Hacks for Those with COPD...More than a few of you recommend coupons as the top cost-cutting measure.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Life Gets in the Way of Living...Sitting isn't something I am able to do, so it's very painful. I had to focus on my driving to distract myself.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Safe Are Your Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels?...When not suffering from an exacerbation mine can be as high as 92% when sitting here at my computer typing.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 2)...It sounded corny until I went out to the garage and he was sitting on the bird. My old man. October 11, 2021.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Better Breathers Club...The gentleman sitting next to me told us of his wife’s misfortune in contracting the disease as a result of the dust and other debris that emanated from... By KevinDavitt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...You can find several videos on YouTube showing exercises that those with advanced COPD can do sitting down and they are fairly easy.... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments