John Bottrell, RRT...John Bottrell is a licensed respiratory therapist who also lives with allergic asthma. He has blogged about his profession at Respiratory Therapy...
The Wonderful Things Life Has To Offer...Gee, I don’t know what to think of that title. Yet that title seemed to jump out at me and felt perfect...reactions6comments
Three New Year Resolutions for COPD Management...As we enter the new year, it's an opportune moment to reflect on our lives and well-being. This year, I encourage everyone...reactions2comments
Expert Answers: Medical Marijuana for COPD?...Several people in our COPD.net Facebook community have asked about the use of medical marijuana in regards to COPD treatment. So, we asked...reactions24comments
Fever...Fevers are a natural response that can help the body fight off infections. For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), fever...
THANK YOU, WRITING HELPS...Hello, I was having a hard time trying to sleep so I finally just got up and got on my computer. I...reactions3comments
Colleen K's Story...I'm 57 years old and my story started in 2005. I had a failed back surgery and put on disability from a...reactions5comments
Bad timing...I have been treated for sinus issues ever since we moved to Kentucky. This last year was terrible weather due to climate...reactions3comments
Valves...First I want to say that I am very happy to live in the Netherlands. Our insurance is wonderful. They pay for...reactions4comments
COPD Pick-Me-Ups...Dealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be...reactionscomments
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What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops inside the deep in veins that have slower blood flow. They generally...reactionscomments
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPD...This past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was...reactions28comments
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD Diagnosis...I have seen quite a few people in this forum and on many social network forums trying to quit smoking. I have...reactions42comments
Tips for Quitting Smoking...Smoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should...reactions3comments
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's Lives...This article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one...reactions19comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive Devices...We asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle...reactions18comments
COPD and Grocery Shopping...Okay, Raise of hands here. Who among you considers going grocery shopping to be the most annoying errand ever? If you have...reactions21comments
Why I Gave Up the Store Power Chair...I needed a scooter to get around the store the other day, but when one became available I gave it to another...reactionscomments
What Can I Eat?...It never occurred to me when I was diagnosed with COPD how much it would affect my diet and eating habits. I...reactions25comments
