There's Always a Solution, Part 2...Part 1 can be found here. Getting dressed and taking showers seem to be tasks that everyone says are the most difficult.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Education Is Key With COPD...The better educated you are, the better equipped you are to cope and cope well. So, who should be teaching you? Therein lies the question.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Women and COPD: How Is It Different?...Millions more probably have it as well, but have not yet been diagnosed. Women are especially vulnerable to COPD under the age of 65.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month...Current evidence suggests that there are at least 100,000 people with Alpha-1 in the United States.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Beyond My Existence...There are still tough days that must be lived. We still have COPD, and that is something that is.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating COPD in 2023: A Year in Review...COPD triggers are different for everyone, but a common trigger is hot weather!... By COPD.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?...Since 2012, the holiday has been encouraging people to give.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Overview of Common Antidepressants Prescribed...There are many classes of antidepressants.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is AFib Genetic?...But most causes of AFib are not genetic. More than 5 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with AFib.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Rib Cramping...Read Theresa's bio here!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Ask the Advocates: Running Errands...It can be a scary situation when that happens, so I have learned to be prepared.... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPD...When you are classified as having "mild COPD," your airways are starting to show some of the effects of the disease, but your symptoms are not severe... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Some Dreams Have Come True...I wanted our kids to have something/someone in their lives who would be good to them and be there for them, and they did/do and some are... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Be Prepared! Fires and Fireworks 2018...Soon will be fireworks and wildfires. Some areas have been coping with them during the winter and spring already.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just Another Post About Showering...If my 02 has been turned up, I should be OK in no time.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments61 comments
A Guide to Safely Disposing of Your Medications...While most pharmacies do accept them, not all are registered to accept returns.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shopping With COPD: Virtual and In-Person...But it doesn't have to be that way.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our COPD Christmas Wishlist...All of the wishes below are things that are in the realm of possibility.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is a Diffusion Test (DLCO)? ...Then you will be asked to breathe normally. When you are ready, you exhale hard, followed by a full deep inhalation.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments