COPD Lexicon: Hospital Terms Defined...Today, they come in a variety of colors. I'm boring, and mine is white. I use it mainly when it’s cold in... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A COPD Patient Interviews Me...My hope is something like this happens to COPD: that better COPD wisdom and medicine will make it so most people with By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Health Risks Associated With COPD...what COPD is.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Effects of Bloat on COPD...In the beginning, I was blindsided by the uncomfortable effects of bloat with COPD.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
3 C's of COPD Awareness...Being connected to a community of family and friends, or even an online family can lead to greater health and strength with COPD... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPD...I had to find something I could do at home. Rehab had a lot of equipment that didn't fit into my... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What COPD Actually Feels Like...You know, the pain is a symptom of COPD that I wasn't ready for.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Rose Colored Glasses...About 6 months later, we moved to the Black Hills of SD.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Need to Know Before Being Admitted...Being isolated during Covid meant that our resistance to viruses has lowered, and this has left us susceptible to everything that is going around.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Why I Gave Up the Store Power Chair...It had a basket in front so I could use it for my purse, but it was a small basket... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Are My Inspiration...What do I have to look forward to?’ A chronic disease, such as COPD, can make breathing difficult.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does the Word Hospice Scare You?...Since COPD life expectancy can't be predicted, it is a better choice for those of us with COPD.... By Mary Ultes7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Is it Like to Live With COPD? – Results From the 2019 COPD In America Survey...These conditions may occur as a result of COPD, in addition to COPD, or due to similar risk factors that cause... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...“I had to get the shingles and pneumonia vaccines a couple of months ago so that I could start [my biologic].”... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Indoor Activities and Hobbies...COPD restricts me, so choosing hobbies and activities can be very difficult.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
At The Onset Of COPD...What is COPD?... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moving Mom in With COPD ...I told her if she could yell that loud, she could go home. One day I ran into town to get groceries.... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD Exercise Suggestions and Hobbies...I try to ride my exercise bike while I’m watching a good movie or show that I enjoy, and it seems By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Managing COPD With Other Illnesses...Do you have any illnesses other than COPD? If so, how do you manage them together? Do you have tips to share?What helps... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?...If your COPD is uncontrolled, then properly treating your COPD may help alleviate some symptoms from occurring.... By American Lung Association4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
