Taking Time After a Flare-Up...Don’t be afraid to ask for help with household chores or errands that need to be run. You might be surprised at how many are willing... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 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
Exercise and Exertion...Mostly you are sitting but there are some standing exercises too.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Now Is Not The Time To Be Stubborn...Maybe you are fighting with your caregiver about the help that they are trying to give you.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)...This has been going on for a while but not to this extent. It had just been the past few days that were really bad.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Love, Adaptation, and COPD...Cleaning can be intense and requires more muscle. The floors are the hardest to clean, especially the bathrooms.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
In a Winter Wonderland...If you live in the cold winter temps, be sure to dress appropriately. Layers are best. Be sure to cover your face and head.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Welcome Wagon...You might be trying to find answers on the web and are feeling overwhelmed. There are so many sites for COPD. How do you know where to... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Don’t Judge Me with COPD ...I’ve never been bound by a habit that could harm me.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What Does COPD Feel Like?...Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help. These are just a few of the responses I have received. I would love to hear yours as... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
How Often Should We Change Our Hoses and Other Oxygen Information...There are so many bacteria in our water that can cause lung infections, and we should be aware of this.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
My Grandsons Interviewed Me About COPD: Here's What They Asked...been pretty stable over the last 13 years since I've been diagnosed with A-1.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s That Smell?...Burning leave or wood These are another instant headache.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Tracking The Movement of Your Numbers...It can be taken as many times as you want and is non-invasive, but it could be addictive.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments
Thanksgiving...There’s zero commercialism and a lot of love.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 1)...She will be deeply missed.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part III...Sometimes they are related, or the symptoms are similar, or they share an impact on each other.... By michelle.vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Your Diagnosis Is Not a Life Sentence...Editor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Debz passed away in October of 2021.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dust, Clutter and Minimalizing...I have had to find places for some items but most are going in the tote to be listed on the rummage sale site.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...I try to keep an eye on the weather to see if it will be too humid to be out.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments