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...(Although he did not have COPD, his lungs were badly diseased with very similar symptoms that COPD patients experience: very low oxygen saturation and...

...It was mentioned to avoid animal dander....

...Temperature fluctuations can significantly impact COPD symptoms and cause flare-ups year-round....

...As a result, let's go on an adventure to learn more about these respiratory aids. A ventilator is a medical device...

...It could also be a partial answer as to why some people with no history of smoking develop COPD....

...to COPD?...

...The definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep...

...COPD....

...COPD is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis....

...So, here are five things we RTs teach our COPD patients. Many people with COPD use inhalers. Inhalers allow you to inhale respiratory medicine....

...I never had a friend I could depend on for the things I needed my family to do....

...Although this is a frequent symptom of COPD, not everyone who feels short of breath has COPD....

...This is just a small sample of how people with severe COPD learn to cope....

...I loved the element of surprise and truly appreciated handmade gifts....

...Movement is taken for granted by those without COPD, as it was for those of us who now have COPD but didn’t...

...The only thing my doctor told me was that if I could sleep sitting up I could put this issue behind

...In fact, a study out of the University of Edinburgh found that even low to moderate levels of stress could greatly enhance the...

...people who have COPD," and it struck a chord with me....

...worked its super powers and I could breathe again....

...Add lack of sleep to COPD and a person’s quality of life has just taken a considerable dive....