Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPD...Pulmonary rehabilitation can still be beneficial in end-stage COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Conditions: Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema...People who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have symptoms of 2 different conditions: chronic bronchitis and emphysema.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD Myths and Misconceptions...There are many myths about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how it affects the lives of people who live with it.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Bullectomy...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that can make it hard to breathe.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Tests and Diagnosis Part 2...A spirometer measures pulmonary air flow by having a person blow into a plastic tube.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Than a Feeling: Tired vs COPD Tired...While every person’s management plan is different, many of our community members have shared success with pulmonary rehab, physical activity, and/or maintaining... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments126 comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?...It is inevitable that your life will change after being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By American Lung Association4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How COPD Affects Every Aspect of Life...Some experts refer to these non-respiratory symptoms as "extra-pulmonary" or "systemic" effects They are not sure exactly what causes these other effects... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...I go to pulmonary rehabilitation twice a week.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do I need to see a pulmonologist?...Went to my new primary doctor today, wanted referral to pulmonary doctor. Asked my new primary doctor for a referral to pulmonary doctor....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Third dose of Covid-19 Vaccine...My pulmonary MD strongly suggested I receive the third dose (Booster) for the Covid-19....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
COPD Myths vs. Facts...There are a number of treatment approaches, including medication, pulmonary rehabilitation, supplemental oxygen and so on.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With an Alpha-1 Liver Study...I also had blood draws, a pulmonary function test (PFT) to see where my lung function was, a FibroScan, a liver ultrasound, and a liver biopsy.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD Patient...Pulmonary rehab is a great place to do that; most insurance covers it.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation with COPD: Understanding the Difference...Pulmonary rehab can be beneficial in teaching you how to avoid and/or deal with this symptom.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments114 comments
Ms. Diagnosis...My actual diagnosis would come later... pulmonary fibrosis. I should've taken the time and searched for answers years ago.... By gaylaswintchristie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Surgery for COPD...Surgery may be a treatment option for some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Odds & Ends...That’s why, when I can’t make it to my pulmonary therapy (it’s a bit of a drive), I can get to the mall (10 minutes).... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I ask my pulmonologist about my stage?...My pulmonary doctor has not advised me of the Stage of my COPD, should I ask?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib Cramping...Taking part in a pulmonary rehab program and practicing breathing strategies can be an important part of managing COPD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
