COPD Anxiety and Fear...Then came the major hospitalization, full-time oxygen, and my anxiety went through the roof.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Headed to Arizona!...We cut through Iowa onto Nebraska and then into Colorado.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Is a Diffusion Test (DLCO)? ...Also like oxygen, it has the ability to pass through alveolar and capillary walls.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
My Role With COPD as the Caregiver...You know, though, I think it's good for me. I can fight it and do it if I have to. I have felt so alone.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Factors That Influence My COPD Health...A person can probably go through the receptionist or scheduling as well. Times are changing.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bloating and COPD - Part 2...And the more those lungs are inflated through emphysema, the larger the lungs become.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Breathing Exercises...In this video, renowned naturopath Megan Taylor guides you through four-square breathing, also known as box breathing or square breathing.... By COPD.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The Importance of Exercise...Jackie describes the benefits of exercise for her COPD and how she works out even though she is bound to the limitations of exercising in her own home.... By Jackie English1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Chronic Illness Dating Apps: Meeting the Need...Many of us have Facebook groups for support, but I believe one-on-one time is important, even through a screen.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Silent Voice and How I Can Make it Be Heard...I plan ahead so I can consolidate all my chores and work my way through all of them without too much stress.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Medical Binder...Grief is terrible enough to work through without adding more complications to it.... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The ABC's of COPD Caregiving...Be patient with yourself as you walk through or even crawl through your caregiving road. Be patient with the process.... By Julie Sparks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Changes of COVID-19...Life does give us challenges and obstacles to get through, but I think without them life would be boring.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Shift...The shift means you finally get it through your head that nothing is going to remain the same.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
It's a Shame - Part IV: Guilt and Judgment...It's time to talk about these, to tell our stories, to help people who are well understand what we go through.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Initial Thoughts As A Caregiver...There were times that I ignored what she was going through because it was easier than thinking about it.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Irritability...By that I mean, I think we who live with COPD go through a number of junctures where different personality traits manifest themselves through no conscious... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
January 2021 Journal: Where Does the Day Go?...Frustrated that I can’t move as fast as I used to and many breathing breaks are needed to get through my day.... By Carol Kirker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Snowflakes...They aren't though. Like snowflakes, we all have our differences.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...One thing to keep in mind, though, is that not all sources are equal when it comes to accuracy, reliability, and reducing fear.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments