How Often Should We Change Our Hoses and Other Oxygen Information...Just recently, in one of the Alpha-1 support groups, questions have been asked about how often we should change the hoses on...reactions20comments
So Much Guilt Because of COPD...Editor's Note: This article addresses the topic of smoking, which has the potential to evoke strong emotions. I feel guilty about so...reactions30comments
Breathing Issues and Frequent Illness in Childhood and Young Adulthood...Did you have breathing issues when you were young? I sure did. I remember having colds, bronchitis, and the flu all the...reactions20comments
Exercising with COPD...Exercising regularly is one of the best ways that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can help manage the disease. For...
COPD Caregivers...If you have a loved one with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may find yourself becoming a caregiver. Providing care for...
Editorial Team...Heather has focused her career on editing, writing, and all things content creation. She is driven to deliver accessible medical information that...
What If You Lived With COPD 250 Years Ago? ...As a kid with severe asthma, I often wondered what life would be like if I had been born 50 years earlier...reactionscomments
Breathing Strategies for COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble breathing. Fortunately, there are exercises and strategies that can help make breathing...
COPD Myths and Misconceptions...There are many myths about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how it affects the lives of people who live with it...
Acute Exacerbations...A chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) exacerbation happens when someone’s symptoms suddenly get much worse than normal. Exacerbations are also called COPD...
Wheezing...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common causes of wheezing in adults. Wheezing is a term used to...
Increase In Mucus and Change In Color...A change in the mucus produced by the lungs is a very common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mucus may...
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...Nowadays, there seems to be an app for everything, and if you have a smartphone, you probably have a few or have...reactions2comments
Methods for Cleaning Your Equipment...Editor's Note: Always refer to your healthcare team or device manufacturer if you have questions about cleaning your equipment. People with COPD...reactions12comments
Hospice and Palliative Care With COPD...Editor's Note: This article discusses hospice and end-of-life care, which could be potentially triggering for certain readers. I know a lot of...reactions24comments
Sleeping Problems Linked to COPD...Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of our overall health. However, people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can...
Health Risks Associated With COPD...Editor's note: If you have concerns about COPD or associated comorbidities, always consult your healthcare provider. I am sure most of us...reactions24comments
Memes I'd Create for Doctor's Offices Then and Now...I enjoy being a respiratory therapist. It gives me an opportunity to connect with people with COPD and to share my knowledge...reactions9comments
Acute Kidney Damage, COVID, Pneumonia, Sepsis...I was admitted to the hospital with body cramps and swollen hands and feet, while in hospital it was discovered I had...reactionscomments
It’s Time for the County Fair...It’s Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, which means one thing: it’s time for the 164th Annual Henry County Fair! It also means that...reactionscomments
