Caregiving With COPD: Husband Undergoes Triple Bypass...It’s been hard seeing my husband trying to do things around the house, and errands. Having COPD myself makes this especially tough...reactionscomments
COPD and Thirdhand Smoke...You've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it...reactions9comments
Chair Yoga for COPD Patients...Editors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a...reactionscomments
Oxygen tubing ...I am having major problems with the tubing curling and pinching. Any suggestions on what kind of tubing you use. Thank you...reactions3replies
Care giver advise for end stage copd...My mom has COPD for decades. It was originally occasional oxygen at 2 liters to 4 liters 24x7. Then she got pneumonia...reactions14repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Have 3 inhalers and a nebula for flair ups...Had a virus of some sort and that led to a copd flair, on antibiotics and prednisone for 12 days but have...reactions1replyFlares
Helpful Strategies for Easier Daily Living With COPD...Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions2comments
The ABC's of COPD Caregiving...When I think about the time I spent taking care of my mom's journey with COPD, each letter of the alphabet brings...reactionscomments
Latest CT scan....Not looking good. Doc said "very high risk for any intervention". AS far as I can tell, it means 1 year or...reactions33repliesEnd Stage
haveing surgery with COPD...Hi I am new to the group and I have genetic copd, I am scheduled for cataract surgery and am terrified i...reactions2replies
COPD and cataract surgery...I am having cataract surgery. I cough a lot and deeply to bring up mucus.I am afraid the coughing will effect my...reactions4repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPD...My sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in...reactions8comments
Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPD...While I was growing up, severe asthma was my constant companion. When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with...reactionscomments
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...reactions25comments
Elizabeth Moffett...My name is Elizabeth Moffett and I’ve been a Respiratory Therapist for 17 years. Throughout those 17 years, I’ve done it all...
Factors That Influence My COPD Health...The day was a tough one. I was so tired. Something triggered my asthma. COPD could be a culprit too. My osteoarthritis...reactions4comments
Exasperation, ER and Hospital, Memory loss, What A Week! ...Well it started on Sunday and to keep the story shorter it ended Thursday. The pollen came in faster then I thought...reactions10repliesAwarenessCopingFlares
Placing Hope in Research...I'm going to Birmingham, Alabama, for an Alpha-1 lung study. Ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1, I have tried to do...reactions5comments
Camping with Oxygen...Does anyone go camping with oxygen? How do you do it?...reactions4repliesBreathing
Do You Worry About What Others Think?...Imagine this scenario: you are in a store, wearing a mask to stay safe. Suddenly, you start coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. The...reactions2comments
