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
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
Scared to Talk about COPD...She was scared to talk about COPD, and it wasn’t my place to force the issue.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Bloating and COPD - Part 2...In part one I explained how COPD causes many of us to bloat. I also explained how large our lungs become inside our bodies.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD ...I learned a lot moving with COPD. A well-executed plan is a necessity. It is okay to admit you are scared.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 2)...Some of these symptoms and appearances might be because of COPD, but they could also be because of other health issues, medications, aging... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Understanding Barrel Chest With COPD...It's not always talked about, but it is quite common during the later stages of COPD, or emphysema.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Anxiety and Fear With COPD...This could help all of you. Knowing that we have COPD can cause us to be anxious, even cause panic attack.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments50 comments
Tips for Managing COPD Pain...pain as an element of COPD.... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Are COPD Flare-Ups?...You're feeling your COPD symptoms. Your doctor may work with you on creating a COPD Action/ Management Plan.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane Part II...I could feel that, away from all the noise and the toys and the celebrations.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Pulmonary Function Testing?...So, the COPD guidelines recommend a PFT for diagnosing COPD. Sure, it can be a difficult test to perform when you have... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...Whether caused by your treatment plan or a direct side effect of your COPD, fatigue is so much more than feeling “tired”.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Changing Your Panic and Anxiety Outcomes...I got short of breath, I stopped, I got it under control and then I moved on.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and Symptoms...To understand how COPD causes heart failure, please refer to my post "Links Between COPD and Heart Failure."... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Aging, COPD and a Bucket List...There is no time to worry about COPD or one other thing taking my life. There are so many other things that By Janet Plank6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why I Became a Respiratory Therapist...In fact, when I made the decision I did not even know what COPD was.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Transplant Story...(Although he did not have COPD, his lungs were badly diseased with very similar symptoms that COPD patients experience: very low oxygen saturation and... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 3)...It was mentioned to avoid animal dander.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
