Knowing When to Cancel Plans...This is much more important when someone has COPD. A simple cold can develop into bronchitis or even pneumonia.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Rewards of Quitting Smoking In a Nutshell...Do you believe that it is probably already too late, that nothing you can do at this point will make that much of a difference in your future health?... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Places to Live Where the Climate Is Suitable for COPD...I really had a rough time breathing when we were there and didn’t get to see much, but I would try to see it again.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments83 comments
Affording Our Medications...It just goes to show you how much they mark the medications up, which is so frustrating.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Intimacy With Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...For example, instead of saying “you never want to have sex,” consider saying “I feel like we don’t have sex as much and I want to know why.” 3)... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Let’s Talk Biologics for COPD...However, there is much more testing needed to confirm whether or not any of these will benefit people with COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Starting Anew...It would be so much easier to let our health take over every inch of our bodies, yet we have living to do.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD and Bloating...It is much easier to swallow air when breathing this way. This can lead to a buildup of air in your stomach.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments85 comments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPD...Besides, she valued her friends so much.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Taking on a Challenge...I think we all have much strength within us - we fight for survival and we fight to have a good life.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Disturbed Sleep...A little meditation helps so much. These changes I have made have helped me sleep better, but the quality is still not how I would like it to be.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Control of Stress...A spotless, sparkling clean house is nice but having a family is much more valuable to me.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...Another person living with rheumatoid arthritis said, “People without it just don’t understand how much more exhausting healing is!”... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Bras, long sleeves, and hats cause too much pain. “I had shingles on the right side of my breast and underarm about 4 years ago.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What If You Lived With COPD 250 Years Ago? ...These are all umbrella terms that cover pretty much all of our modern respiratory diseases: from COPD to asthma, from tuberculosis to emphysema, and from... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making a Video...Breakfast is a combination of bananas for potassium and boiled eggs for much needed protein. Exercise will be the key today.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking to Your Doctor...It is so much easier if I have this information at my fingertips. I always follow up with doctors for any test results.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
We're All Different...If you are lucky enough to do a pulmonary rehab program, you will learn so much about how your body works and which exercises are good for you.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Fight Against Loneliness...So much of life is changing for your loved one. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and a Bed...Not only did it help with my breathing, my back and neck felt so much better than they had in a long time. That pain was gone. And I... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments