To Exercise or Not to Exercise...My first time on a treadmill in pulmonary rehab lasted under 1 minute. Twenty-one sessions later, I was ready to conquer the world!... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Choosing the Right Style of Nasal Cannula for You...She was offered a few samples from the respiratory therapist who assisted with her yearly pulmonary function test. ... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Testing for COPD - Part I: Imaging Tests...Looking back over my chart with the new image, he diagnosed me with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Understanding the Respiratory System...This is never more true than when dealing with a new diagnosis of COPD, also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and commonly referred to as... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healthcare Team Who Treats COPD...Treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can involve an entire team of healthcare providers.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Video: Barbara Talks COPD Awareness Month...Be aware of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease signs and symptoms. Know your triggers so you can calm them.... By Barbara Moore1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Testing for COPD - Part II: Breathing Tests...This test is more comprehensive than the spirometry and given by a pulmonary specialist.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...I am pleased to announce, that I have finally been approved for pulmonary rehab. My first session is next Wednesday....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Practicing Good Hygiene...For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), getting an infection can make their breathing symptoms much worse.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise Plan...You might not think COPD and exercise go well together, but actually they do. The fact is, exercise offers concrete benefits for all of us. This is true, whether we... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Extra Struggles in a COPD World...My recent pulmonary function test showed my COPD as mild. Asthma is the larger pulmonary culprit. Sometimes I don’t know what is what.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New doctor...Hi, I have found a new pulmonary centre so I have a lung function test next Tuesday then a specialist will have a look.... By andy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Blueness of the Lips or Fingernail Beds...Cyanosis is also one of the symptoms of pulmonary hypertension.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD / then COVID...Pulmonary doctor said it’s genetic. From constant lung infections I developed bronchiectasis.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Your Diagnosis ...Pulmonary rehabilitation is, therefore, a valuable resource.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Overnight Sleep Study...When it comes to sleeping, those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble getting a good night's rest.... By Jackie English1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Video: Move That Body...I have written much over the last decade about COPD, and my personal fight with it, how it is possible to improve our lives despite our illness, and of the... By derekc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
COPD Comorbidities...Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure that sends oxygenated blood to the heart and oxygen-depleted blood to the pulmonary arteries and back to... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Medical Abbreviations: What Do They Mean?...Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Almost forgot this abbreviation we all know too well. These are the ones I could think of.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining Weight...Did you know breathing may require more energy if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
