The Holidays and COPD...But it also makes me miss those who are gone that much more. Traditionally, the various families spent Christmas with the spouse’s parents, etc.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Basics for Caregivers: Equipment...She really didn't use it much around the house until the last year, but her doctor encouraged it even at home.... By Tonya Hidalgo4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Like Thieves in the Night...I didn’t even realize how much I had missed seeing family and friends.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Let’s Discuss The Nebulizer Market...So, they are much more convenient. As the chronic lung disease market grows, so too will the nebulizer market.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
From Our Perspective...But, much of it (it seems to me) is well thought out, constructive and you’ll want to remember it as our days pass.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Advantage Of Small Town Hospitals...Patient didn’t much care for BiPAP. But, as I set the mask over his face, he did not fight it.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Guess the COPD In America Statistics...We learn so much about this community each time we field this survey.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Thoughts Only Those With Lung Disease Can Relate To...It's just something that happens without much thought.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
7 More Things To Be Thankful For...In fact, if we go back just 20 years we can see much has improved.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
There's Always a Solution, Part 2...There are numerous articles about showers, so I don’t want to spend much time discussing them.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Making Lifestyle Changes Due to COPD...Even if it’s just getting out for a ride in the car, I think it’s needed for our mental health to get out as much as we can.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments57 comments
Experiencing COPD...A text saying how are you today would mean so much. I can still do many things, but it has to be at my pace.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
A COPD Patient Interviews Me...It did not change much until I was in my late 20s. At this time, I started taking some of the newer asthma inhalers.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Tips: Staying Active with COPD...The focus is on each individual and what their body needs, including frequent breaks if necessary.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)...I never had much of an issue with anxiety until my COPD became severe.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How COPD Affects Every Aspect of Life...People with COPD typically need emotional support, but may not always get as much as they need.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Is AFib Genetic?...The genetics of atrial fibrillation is a popular focus of current research.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Myths vs. Facts...At one point in time, COPD was much more common in men than it was in women.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seasonal Anxiety...There is just too much nighttime and not enough sunshine on these days.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Can COPD Patients Swim Safely?...I also read that if you can smell chlorine, there is too much in there and it will affect your lungs even more.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments