Affording Our Medications...I hope this has been helpful to those of you who are struggling.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Intimacy With Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...Never have that conversation in the bed. 2) Use "I" statements when talking.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Understanding Barrel Chest With COPD...as fatigue, but those are the most common.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Vanity...I come from a big, extended family and we are very close, even though we are spread across the country.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Why?...I just want to be alive to clean and cook a meal. My mind says that I should be able to do this.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our Future...Researchers are looking for answers in the right places. There are better treatments coming soon. There is hope!”... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part I...Sometimes they are related, or the symptoms are similar, or they share an impact on each other.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Targeted Lung Denervation: Promising New Treatment for COPD...More research will be needed to determine whether TLD is a procedure that can be introduced into mainstream COPD treatment.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Lexicon: Types Of Doctors...And it’s true that physicians are doctors. But, not all doctors are physicians.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Keep On Keeping On...The prescribed medications can be expensive, even with insurance. The medication can be worth it, maybe not. Each of us are different.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celebrate the Small Stuff...Meet one of my resident red bellied woodpeckers. I've named him Woody. His mate is Winnie.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Anxiety With Flu and COVID Around...I’m supposed to be the strong one, but I sure don’t feel that way lately.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)...Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that are necessary to perform their work.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Quality of Life with COPD By The Numbers...The following are a few facts we learned; see how your experience compares!... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Lower Body Workout Routine...She will be deeply missed.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Healing Power of Routines and Rituals...They are moments I can just slow my breathing and retreat from the world, if only for a brief time. What about you? What is your daily routine?... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Nose Dryness With Supplemental Oxygen...It seemed to be an ongoing problem off and on for mom. She had months of irritation-free times, and then she would go through bouts of dryness.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ Allergies...However, symptoms can be minimized with treatment. They have airways that are chronically inflamed.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?...It is important to be aware of the travel of the dust so you can be prepared with the right COPD medications at home.... By AshlenWeddington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Winter is Coming...Now that the seasons are changing I will absolutely be checking the weather often.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments