Are You A Compliant Patient?...Today I want to talk about compliance. So, what is compliance? How can it benefit you? By definition, it’s when you comply with an order. In our case, it’s complying...reactions12comments
Understanding Barrel Chest With COPD...If you have COPD or care for someone who does, you probably are aware of the four most common symptoms of this condition: There are other symptoms, such as fatigue...reactions7comments
10 Tips For Using Home Oxygen...All people need oxygen to survive. Most people get plenty of oxygen from the air around us. But some people need more oxygen than what’s in room air. This causes...reactions23comments
FECO for COPD...Hello. I was a life long Marlboro user and up to 2 packs a day. After 40 years I have COPD and emphysema. I learned how to make FECO as...reactions14comments
Becoming Housebound...Progression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and decreasing diet, although can do a flight of...reactions7comments
When You Can’t Afford COPD Medication...The cost of medications and inhalers for COPD can be steep if you are on a limited income. I was Mom’s caregiver before Medicare kicked in to help pay for...reactions11comments
I was surprised at my new diagnosis. What are your thoughts?...A month ago I started a lung infection with light pains around chest and back, on and off. Had some light intermittent labored breathing that could last a few hours...reactions5replies
Time Flies...It seems that we were just preparing for summer, now kids and their parents are getting ready for school. Fall is right around the corner and the Hallmark channel has...reactions1comment
Working with COPD...Working with COPD gets harder for me everyday. I work in dietary at a living center. The heat and humidity is horrible for me. I have to do breathing treatments...reactions1comment
Making a Video...When I wake in the morning, there is a corner of my window that allows me to have a peek out and tells me what kind of weather we will...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions134comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions4comments