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...When you have COPD, flare-ups (also known as exacerbations) are part of your life. They may not happen every day. But chances...

...It’s not the young, healthy, strong, freckled-faced girl I used to see years ago. At times, I see a few wrinkles, age...

...I had been having chest pain on and off for a few weeks. I was familiar with the shortness of breath and...

...Have you ever felt like you can't catch your breath, even when you're not running? This is what it's like for people...

...November each year is COPD Awareness month, but did you know it's also National Family Caregivers Month? This is a time to...

...As my regular readers know, I am a respiratory therapist at a small-town hospital, where a significant portion of my patients are...

...As we age, our bladder loses the ability to hold urine for long periods. If we also have COPD, we are prone to limited...

...When Zephyr® Valves emerged as a promising innovation, I was quick to document their potential in an article. Over time, I've heard...

...The other day I was talking to my husband about some ailment that was new. I think at the time I was...

...When my mom met Karen at the last job she had in early 2000, she found in Karen a funny, supportive, younger...

...Pulse oximeters serve as essential tools for monitoring oxygen levels. Yet, like any device, they can encounter occasional issues, leading to inaccurate...

...This morning I awoke to my 3-month-old puppy pulling at my hair. The light tugs caused me to smile. It was time...

...Dealing with COPD can come with a lot of challenges. For many people, heart disease is one of the biggest issues they...

...In the first few years after my mother’s COPD diagnosis, I spent countless hours researching the disease. The big thing that kept...

...What exactly is a caregiver? A caregiver is defined by the Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary as “a person who provides direct care (as...