COPD and Thirdhand Smoke...You've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it is and why it matters to those with...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Chair Yoga for COPD Patients...Editors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a question asked: What's one topic related to living...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oxygen tubing ...I am having major problems with the tubing curling and pinching. Any suggestions on what kind of tubing you use. Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Care giver advise for end stage copd...My mom has COPD for decades. It was originally occasional oxygen at 2 liters to 4 liters 24x7. Then she got pneumonia, now it’s 6 liters and she is basically...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Have 3 inhalers and a nebula for flair ups...Had a virus of some sort and that led to a copd flair, on antibiotics and prednisone for 12 days but have had a deep cough for 5 weeks. Yesterday...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares
Helpful Strategies for Easier Daily Living With COPD...Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these habits are even more important and require a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The ABC's of COPD Caregiving...When I think about the time I spent taking care of my mom's journey with COPD, each letter of the alphabet brings back a different and important memory. Love, understanding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Latest CT scan....Not looking good. Doc said "very high risk for any intervention". AS far as I can tell, it means 1 year or less to go. The only thing that bothers...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesEnd Stage
haveing surgery with COPD...Hi I am new to the group and I have genetic copd, I am scheduled for cataract surgery and am terrified i wont be able to breathe or my breathing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
COPD and cataract surgery...I am having cataract surgery. I cough a lot and deeply to bring up mucus.I am afraid the coughing will effect my eyes after surgery. Has anyone had experience with...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPD...My sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in her business. It’s something that she loved and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPD...While I was growing up, severe asthma was my constant companion. When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with short-of-breath patients, assuming they'd be like me—fellow asthmatics...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let’s Discuss Respiratory Aids for COPD...In our community, the need for ventilator support is a shared reality. Among our conversations, terms like "ventilator," "Trilogy," "AVAPS," "BiPAP," and "CPAP" frequently surface. These terms hold diverse meanings...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Elizabeth Moffett...My name is Elizabeth Moffett and I’ve been a Respiratory Therapist for 17 years. Throughout those 17 years, I’ve done it all. From working with sick patients in the ER...
Factors That Influence My COPD Health...The day was a tough one. I was so tired. Something triggered my asthma. COPD could be a culprit too. My osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia both had me in pain. I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Exasperation, ER and Hospital, Memory loss, What A Week! ...Well it started on Sunday and to keep the story shorter it ended Thursday. The pollen came in faster then I thought it would to "HIGH" level. Had all the...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessCopingFlares
Placing Hope in Research...I'm going to Birmingham, Alabama, for an Alpha-1 lung study. Ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1, I have tried to do everything I can to help find a cure...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Camping with Oxygen...Does anyone go camping with oxygen? How do you do it?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
Do You Worry About What Others Think?...Imagine this scenario: you are in a store, wearing a mask to stay safe. Suddenly, you start coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. The need to catch your breath forces a pause...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living Your Best COPD Life with Diet and Exercise...After my first serious exacerbation, I was too weak to walk across the room. I was devastated and scared. A very serious case of pneumonia had almost put me in my grave. ...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
