Make Happy Moments...It will help you on the bad days, and it will help your loved ones when you're no longer here.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Common Nebulizer Medicines...Here are the 6 most common nebulized medicines used for COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...It’s important to remember that if you or a loved one is experiencing mental health distress as a result of chronic... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 1)...The app is called the COPD Pocket Consultant Guide, and it’s being offered by The COPD Foundation.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Interpreting Oxygen Levels...If COPD is causing a PaO2 of less than 60, supplemental oxygen is indicated. Usually, with COPD, all that is needed... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments61 comments
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel & Ted Koppel Raise Awareness for COPD on CBS Morning News...rehabilitation, COPD is treatable.... By Ann D. Cuccia, MPH RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Trying to Gain Weight with Severe COPD...Many people say I am so lucky to be small and oh how they wish they could lose weight and be like... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Earning Extra Income...Many employers do ask if you have any disabilities and COPD does qualify as a disability.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The COPD Declaration of Independence...As many patients who are diagnosed with COPD can relate, the biggest frustration of COPD is the growing loss of independence. ... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dos and Don'ts for Taking COPD Medications...When you have COPD, medications are often an important part of your treatment plan.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Questions Your Doctor Should Ask You But Probably Don't...This question is important because using your rescue medicine more often than prescribed could indicate worsening COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Does COPD Feel Like?...stages of COPD.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Five Tips after a COPD Diagnosis...A COPD Diagnosis: Now What? Cough. Cough. “I don't know why I'm so tired and I can't breathe.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
On Death and Dying: Part 1...I have COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Under the COPD heading are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and alpha-one deficiency.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chair Yoga for COPD Patients...In one COPD forum, there was a question asked: What's one topic related to living with COPD you'd like to read/hear more about?... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The New Year and COPD...The sun is getting stronger, and although it's still cold, I embrace every extra minute of daylight.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPD...More research is needed to prove if NAC can help treat COPD. If you have COPD, talk to your doctor about NAC.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our Future..., “what will it be like living with COPD in the year 2050?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Visiting the Beach with COPD...It was too hard for her to walk in the sand, and that was part of what she loved the most. She loved walking... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Lexicon: Types Of Doctors...This along with the other COPD Lexicon articles can help you better understand and communicate about COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
