Video: Benefits of Pursed Mouth Breathing ...In this video, I discuss what the benefits of pursed mouth breathing are. If you have been breathing shallow breaths, or panting, it could prevent you from getting the oxygen...reactionscomments
Be Prepared Please! Part 2...In 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast United States with a vengeance. I wrote about this previously in part 1. Speeds as high as 89 mph were recorded when Sandy...reactions5comments
Are my symptoms rib cramping or bloating?...I have just read an article on people with COPD who suffer from rib cramping. I have had COPD for about 14 years now. I get a tightness around the...reactions12comments
Where can I find caregiver support here?...Where can I go to get caregiver support with general questions. Here? My spouse has COPD, smokes heavily still (3 packs a day), consistent cough, can't walk more than .1...reactions4replies
Has anyone used augmentation therapy for Alpha-1?...Has anyone with Alpha-1 used augmentation therapy and then stopped it? I am curious to know if breathing was better, worse or the same after? My doctor is not sure...reactionsreplies
When Does Asthma Become COPD?...COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma qualifies. So, when does asthma qualify as COPD?...reactions4comments
Casper's Journey...My journey (COPD) Have I started this alone it would have been easier For care then, behold neither and neither And the basing reality of my double life does not...reactions4comments
Coping With COPD Guilt -- Just Let It Go...It's not surprising that people who have COPD often have to cope with guilt feelings. Sometimes the guilt is self-inflicted, while other times, it may be coming from an external...reactions20comments
2019...As the new year begins, it’s an opportunity for all of us to look back on what’s happened to us - health wise - in the past year and what...reactions2comments
What is Asthma?...Asthma is a chronic lung disease like COPD. Its symptoms can certainly mimic COPD. In fact, some people with COPD also have asthma. But, asthma is not COPD. So, what...reactionscomments
The Three Part Breath Exercise...The three part breath exercise helps build spinal strength, core strength, and helps expand the diaphram. Learn an easy technique that helps you to push stale air out of your...reactions7comments
A Talk to My Future Self...My oldest daughter and I were talking about life. We talked about some guilt from the past and how we have no control over the future, only over ourselves. She...reactions4comments
What is the difference between DuoNeb vs Spiriva?...Can someone compare DuoNeb vs Spiriva for me and their benefits?...reactions5replies
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 1)...I’m not a big tech guy, especially when it comes to my iPhone. I have it to make phone calls, to use a GPS app when I need it and...reactionscomments
How helpful is supplemental oxygen?...This may seem stupid to ask but I am on O2 at night and was advised to also use during increased activities. My question is this, since COPD causes difficulty...reactions6replies
Pursed Mouth Breathing Exercise ...Now you will know the best posture for pursed mouth breathing. It aids in expanding your chest and developing core strength. We start off by noticing your natural breath pace...reactions1comment
No, You Can't Come Over for Dinner...I tend to forget that not everyone understands what it's like to live with a chronic illness. I also tend to forget that not everyone is educated about chronic illnesses...reactions25comments
COPD Lexicon: Inhaler Terms To Know...Most people with COPD use inhalers. So, what are they? How do they work? Here are some basic terms to help you better understand inhalers. It's a small, hand-held device...reactions2comments
Does anyone else who is on oxygen have problems with static electricity?...Now that the weather is cold I am having major static shock problems when I turn on a light switch, touch the refrigerator or touch the range. I am running...reactions1reply
Identifying COPD Early On for Better Outcomes...COPD affects more than 16 million people in the United States alone. In fact, it's the most common lung disease in the world. Even more staggering is the fact that...reactionscomments
