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...reactionscomments
What Is Bronchiectasis?...Bronchiectasis is another chronic lung disease. It may present similar to COPD. Some people with COPD may also have bronchiectasis. So, here’s...reactions6comments
One year diagnosed with emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis...My GP sent me to the hospital for a spirometry test. My result was no change when I used a puffer so...reactions12replies
COPD and Indoor Air...It’s summer. Our focus has been on the outdoors. The big topic of conversation is usually the weather. Spring brought snow and...reactionscomments
Oxygen and me!...Once in a while, I find myself acting as if I was still living in my pre-COPD days. That’s a bit difficult...reactions34comments
Better Breathing Exercises for COPD...The main effect of having COPD is how it affects your ability to breathe easily. The four main symptoms of COPD include:...reactions1comment
Diagnosed and Happy(!)...I'm 64, started smoking at 6.....so am l surprised or dismayed at the news? Obviously not. It's not Cancer......it's not Dementia either...reactions5replies
How Long Can Your Oxygen Tubing Be? ...Many people with COPD require supplemental oxygen. This requires the use of a nasal cannula and tubing. A standard recommendation is to...reactions29comments
Moving Through the Stages of Grief as a COPD Caregiver...I was my mom's primary caregiver during the last four years of her life and I know how hard it can be...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions10comments
