Some Days Are Worse Than Others...I feel strong and brutally push through, making those days seem easy. There are days when I just can’t control myself.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Agent Orange and COPD...Agent Orange enters the body through physical contact. If someone brushes up against plants that were sprayed, they can be contaminated.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Generations of Smoking in My Family...Even though smoking had brought so much grief, 3 of my siblings smoked. My sis died of a heart attack and she was a two-pack-a-day smoker.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Juggling COPD With the Responsibilities of a Family...She is deeply missed but her encouragement and positivity live on through her articles. Thank you for everything, Liana.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
I Came Out of the COPD Closet...Whether a link is sent or shared on Facebook or through email. Maybe an article could be printed out and shared about COPD or to have a discussion.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren't...We all have those days for one reason or another, though.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Body Cramping With COPD...Though there are many, here are just a few of them: Side cramping, or side stitch, can be caused by stress or pressure on the diaphragm muscle.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Celebrating Family Caregivers!...Remember, though, that you are not alone -- there is support.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the Time...She is deeply missed but her positivity and resilience live on through her articles. Thank you for everything, Debz.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Winter is Coming...Breathing through your nose instead of your mouth will help warm the air before it gets to your lungs.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Remember to Say "I Love You"...How many times have you been cleaning the house, making a meal, sorting through medications and thought, “I wish he or she would just say I love you or... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Flu Shot Debate...This is where you will need to think beyond your initial reaction and try to think through their concerns.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meditation for Better Breathing...Carol's storytelling and advocacy will be deeply missed, but her legacy lives on through her articles and in all the people she inspired.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Dust, Clutter and Minimalizing...I’m thinking too that as I go through clothes, maybe there are some things that I can use in my crafting.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Respiratory Rehab Lessons Learned...My 2nd kick at the cat was taught through Zoom. Five years makes a huge difference.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
What COPD Is Not...But it’s not COPD.Heart failure is where your heart becomes too weak to effectively pump blood through your lungs.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
6 Common Nebulizer Medicines...In this way, it opens airways to allow air to flow easily through them. It starts working in a matter of seconds.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
How Do You Entertain Yourself In The Hospital?...I can’t remember what games I played with them, though. I know some patients bring in a book of Soduko.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Caregivers: Aren’t They the Best?...I told him, though, that I just needed to do some things myself. I must keep moving and doing as much for myself as possible.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Trying to Gain Weight with Severe COPD...She is deeply missed but her positivity and resilience live on through her articles. Thank you for everything, Debz.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments