Not Just Difficulty Breathing! COPD Awareness Month 2020...November marks COPD Awareness Month. Now more than ever, let's bring awareness to what it's like to live with a chronic lung condition like chronic bronchitis and emphysema! We can... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Belly Breathing...Moving my head is the exertion part of the exercise, so I exhale as I move to the left.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
COPD and Bloating...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may expect symptoms like being short of breath or coughing. However, some less well-known symptoms still impact people with COPD. Many... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments81 comments
Intubation and Ventilators...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things, make it difficult to breathe well. Typically, COPD... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What a Pain...My daughter is going to help me learn yoga too, via YouTube.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Don’t Forget Your Medicine!...You are going to stay at your summer home and you are excited and eager. In such situations, you may forget a thing or two.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Past and Outdoor Fun...It is the doing that matters. A walk in the park where there are lots of places to stop and rest. ... By derekc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dispelling A Caregiver's Fear of Being Unprepared...I live close to Charlotte, NC, and while the riots were occurring, I thought about what it would have been like if mom had been with me during that time... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Letter to Our Caregivers...You may be wondering if this means your loved one is going to die soon. You may be wondering how long they have left.... By michelle.vincent6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What If I Have To Call An Ambulance?...Having to call an ambulance can be very intimidating for some people. Some worry that they will feel sicker than they are and others worry about the cost. I can... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Having COPD Has Taught Me...My pets' unconditional love and warmth and comfort keep me going.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Yes, We Do Grieve Our Old Lives...I am going to find a COPD group. I am going to talk to a therapist to help me through these adjustments in my life.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
3 Products That Make My COPD Life Easier...As my mobility decreased, I simply did not enjoy going out.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP?...Doing so should should keep you healthier long-term while improving the quality of your life short-term.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Five Stages Of Grief...You may think things like, “Sure I’m hospitalized for a flare-up, but I’m going to get back to the way things were.”... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s Recipes...Mama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes were the best. We experimented a lot. One... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Learning To Stay in the Moment...As we approach the winter of our lives, we all know that one day, hopefully in the very distant future, we will all die. Those of us who have COPD... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Healing Power of Routines and Rituals...I used to thrive on living life with spontaneity. My work schedule was planned, but beyond that, I believed in letting life happen as it happened. A great deal of... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Let’s Discuss Respiratory Aids for COPD...In our community, the need for ventilator support is a shared reality. Among our conversations, terms like "ventilator," "Trilogy," "AVAPS," "BiPAP," and "CPAP" frequently surface. These terms hold diverse meanings... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Love, Adaptation, and COPD...I’m going to try to do more. I love that man so much and all that he is doing. We talk about it once he sits and relaxes... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments