Telehealth for COPD...Data collected from April 14, 2021, through August 8, 2022, shows that while telehealth usage rates peaked during the pandemic, they remain higher than... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Experiencing Ghosting as a Caregiver...No one likes to be around sick people, in hospitals, or someone going through a rough time. It is our nature to try to avoid those situations.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Placing Hope in Research...Thinking about my kids or grandkids going through anything like I have makes me so sad and feel guilty that I have passed this down to my kids and... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Happy New Year 2018!...I told my husband one day that I feel like a hoarder, though I’m not.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is AFib?...The ECG detects and records electrical signals as they travel through your heart.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oxygen Depletion...the key takeaways for me) with COPD are: When you see folks in good health (conditioned) at a gym, almost all of them are SOB while working out even By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 2...Not to mention the red tape they have to go through to get your affairs settled.... By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does Albuterol Work?...Imagine you are walking through the woods and see a bear. That bear is standing with it’s teeth gnarling. Saliva is dripping from it’s jaws.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD and Depression...If we need to grieve the passing of who we were, or to find ways to celebrate who we are and all that we go through, to be the... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...A piece of a blood clot breaks away and travels from the legs through the bloodstream to the lungs.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning to Advocate for Yourself...We purchased a robot vacuum cleaner and run it through the house daily.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can Multivitamins Help With COPD-Related Fatigue?...Even though multivitamins are available without a prescription, it is a good idea to consult with your physician before taking one.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A New Year With COPD...How can we lean on the people we love for support and encouragement to help us persevere through the challenges that will certainly come?... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your COPD Story...I have gathered the components that make up many COPD stories and outlined some pointers to walk you through sharing your story.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey was conducted online from August through September 2021.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...walked in nature also appeared to have less activity in the part of the brain that may be responsible for depression compared to the people who walked through... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What BiPAP or CPAP Mask Do You Like Best?...They are effective, especially for those who breathe through their noses and enjoy having a minimal area of their faces covered.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
COVID-19 Vaccines for People With Lung Conditions...Vaccines go through research studies where scientists create data. The FDA then uses this data to figure out if a vaccine is safe and works well.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Falling Down and Getting Up...None the worse for wear, I was very proud of myself because I got through a difficult situation without any help, and I survived.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Enabler...Now, I could walk around the block, shop through stores, getting to and from doctors’ appointments without panting or feeling like I was going to pass... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments