Visiting the Beach with COPD...As we were walking on the beach, I thought about how much my mom loved it there.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why a Medication Formulary is Your Best Friend...It is so much easier when you have that list handy at the appointment.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPD...DON’T: Say, “You don’t have to do that.”DO: Learn to say “Yes, thank you so much.”... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Adult Coloring Books...Taking the time to take care of yourself is actually another way to show how much you care. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The COPD Journey Continues...But hey, I got through it and I'm that much stronger, mentally as well as physically.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
COPD and Children: A Living Room Campsite...When a person with COPD loves their grandkids to the moon and back, we need to find a way to keep them included as much as possible. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Manage a Good Life With COPD...Oxygen is a drug, much like other medications that you take. It is important to confirm your numbers with your doctor.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Tips for Helping Your Caregiver Help You With Your COPD...The important thing is to keep everyone on the same page as much as possible.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 1 of 2...Hypercalcemia is too much calcium in the blood.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A COPD Caregiver Intro...Even getting up to eat and watch a show will be too much to even think about.... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Give them some love, and show them how much you appreciate them.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Check The Oxygen Equipment...This was very early in the end stage, so we had not dealt with this very much at this point. ... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Initial Thoughts As A Caregiver...That did not come until much later. There was a time early on that I asked mom if she was scared. ... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fire Season and COPD...Staying indoors as much as possible will limit exposure to the smoky air.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Should I Do During a Flare-up?...Flare-ups can become much worse if they are not dealt with quickly.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
My Family Picnic (Part 1)...After much discussion between my husband and son, the decision was made. I would use my scooter!... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...Whether caused by your treatment plan or a direct side effect of your COPD, fatigue is so much more than feeling “tired”.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fresh Air!...As much as I enjoy all that warmth, I always find that, with my COPD, I breathe so much better when I can open a window or stand... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 1: How to Shop...Not so much. I normally don't like to go shopping, but I have to be careful in these huge 'discount' stores.... By michelle.vincent7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...This makes banking so much easier than running to the bank.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments