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
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...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...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...reactions4comments
