I'm Still Here After 13 Years Battling COPD and Alpha-1...Because of Covid-19, it has been a few years since I have had one. They suggest Alpha-1 patients get one every year.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1...We are still taking Covid-19 restrictions at the hospital and clinics.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Treatment Guidelines...The treatment guidelines also recommend people with COPD get vaccinated for influenza (flu), pneumonia, RSV, and COVID-19 to prevent these common infections... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
How, What, and WHY that The GOBLET CELLS, DONOT Make EXCESSIVE MUCUS / PHLEGM / SPUTUM in The LUNGS of The SEVERE COPD’er / Stage lll ‘er?!?...But after My 3rd BOUT of COVID -19, now have My “ GRAMPA SHOCK “ WET, PRODUCTIVE COUGH with SPUTUM!!...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathing
Ask the Advocates: Irritability...Fall is here. The days are short, the nights are so long. Then, having COVID-19 numbers so high fills your brain with scary thoughts and... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Between COVID-19 and the regular old seasonal flu, I have joked that this is becoming a shots nation.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage Journey...Today I got my Covid-19 test which came back negative, and Thursday was scheduled as the procedure day.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Happy Holidays With COPD...My husband and I both have Covid-19. Bah humbug to that. All holidays might brighten up the days of our COPDers.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living With COPD...Staying up-to-date with your vaccinations can offer protection against the flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, and other diseases.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
My Friend Rick (Part 3)...Kevin: So we, you know, we're not back yet (Pre-COVID 19) and I'm not sure when we're gonna be back you know – it... By KevinDavitt7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
COPD/Asthma...The year Covid-19 hit an wz making ppl sick I wz ok but by Nov of 2020 I happened Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingDiagnosisCoping
Quality of Life with COPD By The Numbers...But 19% of those surveyed wished they had more help from family and friends. 43% Of those surveyed reported that COPD has had a... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Congratulations to New York State!...I can’t think of a better way to prevent COPD than that. Can you?... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What are These EMPHYSEMA TERM’s DEFINITIONS? | HITE1955 With: ‘ DOUG’ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO - 500...19: ⁉️ * Tachypnea COMPLICATIONS 20: ❤️🫁 * PNEUMOTHORAX Dur to BULLAE 21: ❤️🫁 * WEIGHT LOSS Due to WORK...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Happy Hospital Checklist...Cell Phone Charger, extension cord, extra charge USB cable. 5.... By Edi Mesa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Holidays and COPD...who are aware of the damage smoking has already done, but for one reason or another, are sneaking cigarettes at 17, 18 and 19.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Having Covid While Having COPD...From the start of Covid, I had a plan in place of things I would use and things I would do... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Barbara Moore...Barbara was a valued member of the COPD.net community and an incredible advocate and avid writer.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and Underweight...I could.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
