The Heat is On: Effects of Hot Weather on COPD....1An online article by Deborah Leader RN called “COPD: The Heat Is On: 8 Tips for Beating the Summer Heat With COPD” gives... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Thanks for Inviting Me...The new puffer was amazing as I finally got some relief from the magic inhaler - I could keep smoking!... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPD...Eventually, though, most people who have a diagnosis of COPD will end up in Stage 3, which is also called "severe COPD."... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD and Risk for Heart Disease...How does COPD raise your risk for heart disease? One reason, according to the CDC, is that the primary cause of COPD is smoking.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moving into Fall with COPD...Even though smoking is the leading cause of COPD; chemicals, pollutants and even second-hand smoke can cause COPD.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Can Doctors Tell If It Is Asthma, COPD, or Both?...Some people have COPD. And some people have both in what is now called Asthma/COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS).... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Same Devil, Different Levels - Same Level, Different Devils...The severity of COPD is normally determined by breathing tests. These tests are used to determine the stage of your COPD.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Yes, We Do Grieve Our Old Lives...After time, you may realize that it probably is real and you probably have it or something like it. Whatever it is, By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Airway Tree Variations - Another Clue to COPD Risk...of COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A COPD Travel Guide...Traveling can be quite overwhelming and exhausting, especially when you have to deal bringing too many items due to COPD.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your COPD Dream Team...They could go seven to eight players deep into the roster if needed, and every player could step up and excel on the... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living Alone With COPD...So, by the time I was diagnosed with COPD, I had a significant other, who later became my husband.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Love, Adaptation, and COPD...Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell if it’s my COPD or asthma that’s affecting me the most.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
A COPD Caregiver Intro...Hi. I’m kinda new to this so bear with me a bit. I’m a primary care-giver for my wife (Michelle) who has pretty... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Aortic Stenosis and COPD...Doctors also note that people who have AS and COPD have to be treated differently. COPD can complicate surgeries.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tai Chi and COPD...They created a study to track 120 people with COPD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Dentist Appointments and COPD...In fact, I missed my visit last year due to COVID, so it is especially important for me not to... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Loneliness of COPD...Do you have any tips to avoid being lonely or isolated? Do you discuss these feelings with your loved ones?... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Seated Yoga for COPD...strength, all while sitting in a chair.... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
COPD Pick-Me-Ups...Dealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times.... By jennl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
