Relationships and COPD...Having COPD, asthma, lung disease or another chronic illness, awareness can make a difference. You likely sense some thoughts or emotions in you.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 2...I hope that this medication helps for rhinosinusitis as it does for asthma. Once again, my COPD has taken a backseat to asthma.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
It's a Pain...Asthma? I wasn’t diagnosed with asthma, actually exercise-induced asthma until 2007.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Differences Between an Asthma and COPD Diagnosis...Here is a look at differences between asthma and COPD diagnosis. Both asthma and COPD are obstructive lung diseases.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Lexicon: More Pharmacology Terms To Know...Gastrointestinal reflux is a common co-morbidity with COPD and asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What a Pain...Because of exercise-induced asthma, my pro air inhaler is the first thing I will do. Crazy, isn't it? Another thing that my body lives with - asthma.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A COPD Patient Interviews Me...But in a conversation today with a patient of mine with severe COPD, I mentioned I had really bad asthma as a kid.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Possible Link Between COPD and Allergies...Many people with COPD also have asthma and many people with asthma also have allergies. So, are there also links between COPD and allergies?... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What COPD Is Not...But, asthma is not COPD. Unlike COPD, asthma symptoms are completely or almost completely reversible.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Could Have Caused My COPD?...However, scientists are not sure if asthma itself can be a cause of COPD. Instead, it might be that asthma and COPD have shared risk factors.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is All COPD Genetic?...This may explain why people with asthma are at an elevated risk for developing COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Stuffy Noses and COPD: What’s the Deal?...It may also be chronic, lasting a long time, such as might occur with allergies, asthma, COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments
Community Feedback: Managing Changing Seasons...Out There • Tips for Cold Weather with COPD • Avoiding COPD Triggers • Staying Active is Key How about you?... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ Allergies...This may result in a diagnosis of COPD even if you never smoked. New evidence suggests it may also cause allergies and asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Having Long Covid and COPD...My asthma, though, is primary. I have lived in the COPD world for several years. Maybe it’s a component of asthma, but I don’t know.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Advocating For My Needs...They said yes to the COPD, could be yes to the asthma, yes to the pulmonary hypertension and they found me a mask that I could... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Became a Respiratory Therapist...By the way, even though I have asthma and you have COPD, I kind of know what it’s like. Actually, I do know what it’s like.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Six Steps To Finding A Great Doctor...He/she must be someone who is knowledgeable in the area of your greatest needs (COPD in your case, asthma in my case), while at the same time be pleasant... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You A Compliant Patient?...I have asthma. I have had terms like severe asthma and COPD discussed at times. I mean, that’s how bad my asthma can be.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Clouds...people who have COPD," and it struck a chord with me.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments