Resources for Assistance with Household Tasks...Since the symptoms of COPD can be varied and debilitating, including shortness of breath during daily activities, it can often be a...reactions5comments
Near Birth Events May Contribute To COPD ...It’s not just adult smoking of cigarettes that causes COPD. It’s also not just aging. Researchers are now learning that early life...reactions7comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 2)...Read Part 1 to find out more about Kevin's initial thoughts on this COPD application. I spoke recently with Kristen Willard, the...reactionscomments
8 Things To Do While Waiting For Your Doctor...Let’s face it! People with lung diseases spend WAY too much time in doctor’s offices. Sometimes we don’t have to wait very...reactions4comments
It's a Pain...Shortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms of COPD. Many people who have COPD feel like their chest is...reactions48comments
Listen To Your Friends And Family...Often times we Respiratory Therapists have to take on the role of teacher. We do our part to fix you. Then we...reactionscomments
Home NIV for COPD May Prolong Life...Home NIV, which stands for "non-invasive ventilation," is a method of treatment that can make breathing easier in certain people during end-stage...reactions1comment
My Enabler...I was recovering from my first major exacerbation and had been bedridden for more than 3 weeks. After being in a coma...reactions3comments
COPD Anxieties: Relationships & Family...Financial Anxiety and Chronic Illness: Coping with the Costs of COPD and Other ConditionsIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for...reactions4comments
6 Common Nebulizer Medicines...So, your doctor wants you to take breathing treatments. Or, perhaps you take breathing treatments already. Here are the 6 most common...reactions14comments
Is COPD an Autoimmune Disease?...COPD is a chronic respiratory illness that gets worse over time. It is sometimes known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Although preventable...reactionscomments
Filling Your Travel Bag (Part 2)...Now that you have found the perfect bag, let’s talk about filling it. Have a look around you. What things are you...reactions3comments
Copd flare up...Had a flare up 2 weeks ago, Dr prescribed predisone and antibiotic. Cleared up in a week, but came back 3 days...reactions4replies
COPD and the Workplace...Having COPD is a struggle in itself. Managing our disease when it comes to symptoms, triggers, medications, flare ups etc is not...reactions2comments
A List of All Inhalers Part 1: The Bronchodilators...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 is titled 'A List of All Inhalers Part II: Combination...reactions6comments
The Invisibility of Pain...Pain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactions3comments
What Is The Placebo Effect?...Placebos have been used as remedies since the beginning of medicine. But placebos are not medicine. When they make you feel better...reactionscomments
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...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...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...reactions12comments
