Oxygen Technology...Tanks are available in various sizes to meet the needs of those who need it and, from what I’ve read and heard, seem to be the most common... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments106 comments
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People....You are just lazy. Are all comments that have been made from well meaning family. Many comments leave the sufferer in floods of tears.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD and Sleep Apnea...You might be waking up with headaches.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Other Lung Conditions: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis...What has been your experience with pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, or pulmonary sarcoidosis? Are you living with any of these conditions?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adapting to COPD...Be gentle with yourself. Listen to your needs. Let yourself adapt to the changes that are right for you.”... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wearing Masks With COPD...“My rule for the last few months has been: If it can’t be delivered, I don’t need it.”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Rare Disease Day: What Does It Have To Do With COPD?...out there who are not testing.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alternative Quit Smoking Methods - Do They Work?...However, none of them have been deemed to be harmful.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lung Transplants And COPD...Lung transplant means part or all of the lungs are removed. They are replaced by donor lungs.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Comorbidities...This might be seen early on as confusion. Causes are lack of O2 (oxygen) and high CO2 (carbon dioxide).... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I Didn’t Think My Heart Could Get Any Bigger...Maybe we are just hoping and planning.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spring Has Sprung...It’s so much nicer to breathe and to be able to be outside a little bit longer. There are quite a few of those trees in this... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria” and “exclusion criteria.”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine With Mail Delays...Medicine delays can be a serious problem for a lot of people, including: In light of mail delays, there are other ways to make sure you get your... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Focusing on The Things That Matter...As a caregiver, you are supposed to be loving, thoughtful and supportive, but what if there have been bad times between you and the one you By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tomorrow is My Birthday...the level of care needed to be administered to us.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Different COPD Treatments Tried...As always, feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments below. Medicines are a key part of any treatment plan for COPD.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COPD Myths vs. Facts...It is a fact that the majority of people who are diagnosed with COPD are age 40 or older. ... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Shingles?...It has been shown to be over 90 percent effective at preventing shingles.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can COPD Cause a Loss of Smell and Taste?...If you are malnourished, this needs to be addressed first. This can be done through nutritional supplementation.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
