Winter Is Coming - Be Careful Out There...With it comes gentle reminders to prepare for the coming cold we in the northern hemisphere are about to endure.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can COPD Cause Choking?...I began to wonder, can COPD cause choking? Of course, mom felt self-conscious and hedged giving me a direct answer.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...Shopping, cooking, laundry – the list goes on and on - all while bringing home a paycheck.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Approves First Generic of Proventil HFA, A Commonly Used Albuterol Inhaler...However, in the meantime, we are relying mostly on treating the individual symptoms of the virus rather than curing it.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Could a Protein One Day Prevent and Treat COPD?...Researchers are hoping to discover a way to tell genes to increase ANT production.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges, Part 4 - Microwave Cooking with COPD...Egg McMuffin in a cup Spray a microwave safe mug with cooking spray.... By Mary Ultes7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moving Mom in With COPD ...She threatened to sit on the porch and yell to the boats going past that she was being held prisoner.... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
10 Tips to Prevent Choking with COPD...I hope these 10 tips to prevent choking with COPD are useful for you.... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD ...I have been talking about moving for about three years.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Challenge of the Garbage Bags: They Take My Breath Away...How are you doing today? Click the button below to share a status update with our community!... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Independence Lost...Think about the things that you are doing. Not so long ago, the one that you are caring for was doing all of them for themselves. ... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Overwhelming Moving Has Been...Nathan will be coming with me, so I feel safe and secure.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Moving into Fall with COPD...We don’t know from one hour to the next how we are going to feel, what we will be able to do.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
More Than a Feeling: Tired vs COPD Tired...For many of you, coming to terms with your COPD diagnosis has taken time, including accepting your changing energy levels.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments126 comments
The Benefits of Hospice Care for COPD Patients...We seemed to be on an island, and no one was coming to save my grandmother. Hospice care today is lightyears away from that of the late 1980s.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Going to Battle With Thrush...Really be diligent about doing this. Make it a habit.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fresh Air!...better than being inside the house or apartment on a cold winter’s day when you don’t have to go out and you can enjoy all that beautiful heat that’s By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage Journey...I remember him saying he was going to put a mask on me and remember him doing it, but I remember nothing again until they were wheeling me... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Dust, Clutter and Minimalizing...That word keeps coming to me because I’ve been hearing how we have a Minimalist Generation.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments