COPD / then COVID...Pulmonary doctor said it’s genetic. From constant lung infections I developed bronchiectasis.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Lexicon: Stem Cell Therapy...It’s the hope that this will help reduce lung inflammation, fibrosis of airways, and loss of lung tissue.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With COPD...Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be very challenging.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Coping With the Emotional Impact of COPD...Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can have a strong emotional impact on a person.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Ask the Advocates: Oxygen and Shortness of Breath...During this period of time, many of the patients for whom I provided care were diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and were prescribed... By COPD.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
COPD and Lung Damage...Pulmonary rehabilitation can help you learn to live with your disease and any limitations. Supplemental oxygen can be helpful in some cases.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Seasons of Life...Stick with your pulmonary therapy. Visit your doctor often, and follow their treatment plan.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPD...Pulmonary rehabilitation can still be beneficial in end-stage COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Becky Brooks...The pitfalls of living in a rural community with COPD include not having a local Pulmonologist, not having Pulmonary Rehabilitation available and above... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Diagnosed in 2012 with emphysema by mistake....The CT came back with 3 pulmonary embolisms in my left lung and also there he did see the pneumonia too.... By leasafb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A life with COPD...I am 64, was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago at that time I went to pulmonary therapy.... By sillygirladdie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol)...Stiolto Respimat is a long-term maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Acute Kidney Damage, COVID, Pneumonia, Sepsis...I’m now trying to do a Pulmonary Rehabilitation course.... By georgina1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tests and Diagnosis Part 2...A spirometer measures pulmonary air flow by having a person blow into a plastic tube.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Than a Feeling: Tired vs COPD Tired...While every person’s management plan is different, many of our community members have shared success with pulmonary rehab, physical activity, and/or maintaining... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments126 comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?...It is inevitable that your life will change after being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By American Lung Association4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How COPD Affects Every Aspect of Life...Some experts refer to these non-respiratory symptoms as "extra-pulmonary" or "systemic" effects They are not sure exactly what causes these other effects... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...I go to pulmonary rehabilitation twice a week.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stage II...I am only on inhalers at this time and have never seen a pulmonary doctor, only my GP.... By penlor1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sleeping Problems Linked to COPD...However, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can sometimes have trouble sleeping.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
