Your Diagnosis Is Not a Life Sentence...I religiously keep up with the exercises that I learned from my respiratory rehab course and from the gym. ... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Many Causes of COPD...Inefficiently heating your home or office with coal, allowed particulates in the air that contributed to smog, respiratory and lung disease.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What I Learned From A Trip To The Emergency Room...In the end, the official diagnosis was severe dehydration and acute respiratory infection.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What COPD Is Not...It’s often associated with respiratory infections, like pneumonia, which may cause flare-ups. And this is similar to COPD. But it’s not COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Heart Month Review...Much the same as respiratory rehab, where they teach us how to live with pulmonary problems and keep us safe.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Losses and Gains With COPD...After a month of rest, I was enrolled in respiratory rehab, and it changed my life.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Identifying COPD Early On for Better Outcomes...In fact, after a few years of that, he went into respiratory failure before he ever admitted his diagnosis and accepted treatment -- too late.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Time of Renewal...Many of us will be attending respiratory rehabilitation this year, if only virtually.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Five Practical Gifts Ideas for Someone With COPD...It's a fantastic way to maintain a consistent and accurate record of inhaler usage, ensuring that your respiratory health is on track.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Another Baby Step Forward...This was the first time away from him since my respiratory failure seven years ago.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Healing Power of Routines and Rituals...The first couple of years after my respiratory failure and diagnosis were chaotic to me.... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...You can also speak with pediatricians, therapists, medical experts, and wellness experts.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding Emphysema vs. Chronic Bronchitis...Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the upper respiratory system and the passageways of the lungs.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Sarcoidosis?...Those most likely to experience respiratory symptoms are in stages 3-4. These are the patients who would most benefit from treatment.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD Statistics and What They Mean for You...It is actually a blanket term for a group of chronic respiratory conditions.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Can't I?...You are at a higher risk of developing pneumonia, blood clots, collapsed lung (pneumothorax), and respiratory failure.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fatigue: The Silent Symptom...A study published in the European Respiratory Journal highlighted the predictive nature of COPD fatigue: participants who reported experiencing severe... By Stephanie Huston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Your "Unusual" Symptoms with COPD...Some symptoms are less common, but can be indicative of more serious issues, such as respiratory failure.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Danirixin May Offer New Hope For COPD...There are currently 130 respiratory medicines in the pipeline. Many of these are specifically for the treatment of COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Management Strategies...Every visit I have with my respiratory doctor, I have a list of questions about my COPD.... By Russell Winwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments