Explaining Emphysema - Part 1: Risk Factors & Symptoms...After years, it seems as though the symptoms have suddenly appeared and gotten immediately worse.... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly fa la la la la…...Why though, is she here alone. Her son offered to bring a plate of food to her.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Me Before Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...I got to take care of my dad though for his last month of life with the help of family.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Happy Yuletide: Celebrating the Returning Sun...I run my hands lightly through their leaves and I can smell just enough of their delicious scents to be pleasant.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?...It then passes into the blood through the alveoli or air sacs.... By American Lung Association4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)...I was convinced we wouldn’t get through it. I started packing items not needed on a daily basis and throwing away what we didn’t want to take.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 2...Here, though, are some of the most common things caregivers take on for someone with COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPD...As you navigate your way through this final stage of COPD, having a strong support network can be essential.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane: Part I...Dashing through the snow/In a one horse open sleigh/O'er the fields we go/Laughing all the way/Bells on bob tail ring/Making spirits bright/What fun it... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Medications...This will keep confusion down as the doctor and/or assistant are going through each one.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Attitude Adjustments...Without a conscious action on your part, you could be changing your loved one’s drive to push through the bad days, and just like that, you have become... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Don't Look Sick...I told him that you never know what someone is going through; not all disabilities are visible.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fickle Friendships...I could have told them the truth, but I lied, saying I was trying to quit.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can People With COPD Undergo General Anesthesia?...General anesthesia involves a medication that is injected into the vein or administered by inhalation through a mask.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from Home...Trust me. I have had many COPD patients over the years. Like us asthmatics, many of you always like to keep your rescue inhaler nearby.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery...Today, tiny cameras and tools make it possible for surgeons to get to the lungs through smaller incisions in the skin or through the airways.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Death and Dying: Part 2...They face death and often wonder if they will wake up the next morning or make it through the day.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and Symptoms...Your right heart receives unoxygenated blood from your body and pumps it through your lungs.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vitamin D May Help Prevent COPD Exacerbations...Many people can get enough vitamin D by sunshine exposure or through their diet.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...If a blood clot in a vein breaks loose, it can travel through the bloodstream and get stuck in the lungs. This can block blood flow.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
