Lung Function Breathing Tests...This could be a sign of COPD or some other kind of respiratory problem.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD and Anxiety...Sometimes I would get confused if I was having a COPD Flare Up or an Anxiety Attack especially after having Respiratory Failure 4 years ago.... By gracefulgailg562 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Emotional Challenges of Being a COPD Caregiver...It was a battle she'd been fighting for years, even after watching my dad pass away from respiratory failure because he refused to quit smoking or even... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 1...My living will says what has to be done if I go into respiratory or cardiac arrest, if I become unconscious and unable to speak for myself, when all... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Terminology...Your doctor will have this measurement from the Spirometry test.FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume) - This is the amount of air that you can push out of your... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Good Self Care for a Bad Day...Appointments with a professional massage therapist are nice, but rare for me.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Should Do’s in a COPD World...A therapist; a face-to-face group such as Better Breathers; or even an internet support group, such as here in our community.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...The seasonal flu is a respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat, and lungs.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...And when I do, there are two wonderful women there who assist me – a registered nurse and a physical therapist.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's a Pain...My mom said she thought there was a possibility that I had some respiratory problems in younger days. Asthma?... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Treating and Managing COPD...Pulmonary rehab may include: Some people with COPD use natural remedies as complementary therapies to help reduce COPD symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Lung Transplant...I spoke to a number of doctors, nurses, social workers, and therapists while I was at Temple.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“What It's Like to Live with COPD?”...Keeping up with medical treatments, prescriptions, therapies, rehabilitation - can be very expensive.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...Others wish they had tried lifestyle changes and alternative therapies first before seeking treatment for pain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Education - Don't Wait For It!...Research into new treatments and upcoming therapies for COPD.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Genetics...Symptoms may include: These symptoms may be ongoing or become more severe when someone is sick with a respiratory infection like the flu.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD Treatment Guidelines...The most common cause of COPD flare-ups is a respiratory infection.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
7 kids and a budgie...In the last year I have had two respiratory arrests I spent time in the ICU in a coma for few days. ... By jftss51 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...An amazing art therapist invited us to do gardens upstairs. The Garden of Play, the Garden of Discovery, and the Garden of Contemplation.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?...For those who know ahead of time that they will no longer be needed in a caretaking capacity, it might be helpful to talk with a therapist, support group... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments