Do I Need a Probiotic With My Antibiotic?...While probiotics are found naturally in food, some people choose to supplement with them to treat a wide range of conditions, including: For the purposes... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What Is the Office of Aging?...Sandy navigated me through the application and helped me find a great, supplemental plan.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rose Colored Glasses...However, with exercise, diet, nutrition, medication, seeing your doctor, a support system and oxygen when needed, a person can help to slow the progression... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding COPD Trends...living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it may be a daily reminder that your lungs are working harder than usual to get your body the oxygen... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adapting to COPD...I wear my oxygen, both inside my home and outside. I haven’t been so great on the losing weight part, but a few pounds have come off.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Depression and COPD...They ask if you will need oxygen and if you are still smoking.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
7 More Things To Be Thankful For...Other treatment strategies now available include machines like oxygen concentrators and BiPAP.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Staying Healthy During the Coldest Months With COPD...If you use portable oxygen on the go, be sure to tuck the tubing inside your coat to keep it warm. First off, get your annual flu shot each... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
I’m Being Discharged...Now What?...In many facilities, it is their job to arrange home care, make follow up doctor’s appointments, make plans for medication deliveries, coordinate home oxygen... By Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Kathi MacNaughton...She spent the last 4 years of her life in my care, dependent on round-the-clock oxygen and many medications.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Jackie English...Life surely changes when you find out that you have a chronic illness, 36% lung function, need oxygen 24/7, and that the condition can be fatal.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Better Breathing Exercises for COPD...That ensures that oxygen gets to your muscles and other parts of your body.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Quitting Smoking...My mother quit once for two years and then went back to it harder than ever, only quitting for good when she was put on oxygen.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
More Than An Illness...We may need oxygen. We need a lot of rest. We take a lot of medication. We cough a lot. We go slower than most people. Yet it isn't... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Scooter Mishap...I’ve learned that my scooter rides around stores with my oxygen can be adventurous.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Squirrel!...My friend Deb and I say LOO for lack of oxygen. At least that's our excuse and we're sticking to it. LOO!... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
My COPD Survival Guide...It taught me which exercises were safe for my condition, how to do it properly, checking my oxygen level and heart rate along the way.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Breathing Easy Through the Seasons...Thankfully, that heavy oxygen concentrator was left upstairs. Campgrounds all had fire pits. Going off in secluded areas likely had rattlesnakes.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Having Hope With COPD...It encourages us to exercise and take medication, including oxygen, if prescribed.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Tips for Maximizing Quality of Life With COPD...Take your medications as prescribed, don't be afraid to use your rescue inhaler or nebulizer as needed, and if you have oxygen, use it.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
