Medicine Going Forward in the New World...When I saw the doctor, he commented on how stable I was and asked if I wanted to report virtually through a ZOOM conference call instead of coming to... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Christmas Past, Present, and Future...It’s harder for me to do some things than I used to, but Dave has been there to guide me through it all.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fighting Anxiety With COPD...She is deeply missed but her positivity and resilience live on through her articles. Thank you for everything, Debz.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ready, Set, Go...Through all of this, I’ve aware that I’m also grieving my previous life.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Bite Sized Bits...Of course, that's because I spent more time reading through the books than I did cleaning the shelf.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...These conditions include: RSV most commonly spreads through respiratory droplets in the air.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
World COPD Day and Awareness...The truth is that smoking is a cause of COPD, but it is not by far the only cause. In fact, not everyone who smokes will get COPD.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering Mary Ultes...You can read some of her writings below: From Erin Rush: Mary was so awesome! Her articles gave a lot of people hope and encouragement.... By SusanHU2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Reflecting on My COPD Journey...worked in the medical field for years as a CNA and had taken care of many people over the years who had had COPD but this seemed a little different... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
At the End of My Rope...From my bedroom is a straight shot through the living room, past the concentrator, and out to the kitchen.... By Jeff Collings3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
RSV in the News...It spreads quickly by contact with an infected person or through the air when someone coughs or sneezes.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So Much Guilt Because of COPD...Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic (inherited) condition passed from parents to their children through their genes.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Take Time for Self Care...If you are unable to do so, there are many videos online that can walk you through the movements. Yoga is great for breathing as well.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Never Doubt The Resilience of a Child...Mom stayed with us through my son’s birth. Just a few weeks after that, she started going home for a week or two at a time.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
BiPAP: Helping You Live Longer & Better with COPD...CPAP also reduces blood return to your heart so it doesn’t have to work as hard to pump blood through your body.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
To Push Or Not To Push...You will lose your patient’s trust if you keep pushing them without listening to them. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“What It's Like to Live with COPD?”...Most of these items had to do with repairs or putting up storm windows or moving boxes of household junk up from the basement to put curbside on “trash... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are COPD Flare-Ups?...For instance, you are unable to brush your teeth. You are unable to walk to the bathroom. You need to rest often to catch your breath when walking.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Ask the Advocates: Running Errands...That does help the cold air get into the lungs, though, and has been a big help.... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD Symptoms...Even though I do not cough that much, it feels like I am.”“It feels like you always have a bra on.”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments