Advocating For My Needs...They said yes to the COPD, could be yes to the asthma, yes to the pulmonary hypertension and they found me a... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 2)...Those that are under COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha-1, which is the genetic form of COPD.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Overwhelming Moving Has Been...Here in the East Midlands, we're in tier 3 which is supposedly at a high rate of infection for covid. I... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Are Your Thoughts on Zephyr® Valves?...She would highly recommend getting Zephyr Valves to anyone with COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Love Letters From The Past...I have missed out on some of the indoor things because of Covid, but hopefully, with the numbers going down, I may feel more... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Be Kind - Always...What T.J and I agreed on before parting was that it has to be very difficult to see a loved one hampered... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Setting Boundaries...one person could be detrimental to a person with COPD.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What Should I Do In Stages 1 and 2?...Having COPD in stages 1 and 2 is not easy, but if you stop living at this point, I believe that you... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Handling the Holidays with COPD...Whether it's traveling in the cold to a family member's home, or sitting by the fireplace, COPD triggers can be all around... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people age 19 and older who have a weakened immune system should get the Shingrix vaccine... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Diagnosed with COPD...for COPD.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Travel Tips For COPD...So, you have COPD and you’re also ready for a vacation. Like people without this disease, you want to get out and have a little... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Find Your COPD Buddies...When I was first diagnosed with COPD (I have asthma/COPD overlap) in my mid 20s I was devastated and confused.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and the Holidays...I remember ordering roses for myself earlier in life and before COPD. Is there anything special that you could order for yourself?... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 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... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Reversing Roles with COPD ...It became part of our lives as we began reversing roles with COPD to help mom out.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like COPD and its side effects.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Having Hope With COPD...with COPD.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COPD and Memory Loss...And COPD obviously doesn’t help... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Lung Hyperinflation in COPD...This leads to the shortness of breath experienced by those with COPD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments