The Should Do’s in a COPD World...form of COPD, Alpha-1 (Antitrypsin Deficiency).... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Why Is There No Cure For COPD?...A couple cytokines responsible for COPD are TNF-a and IL8. They cause inflammation in COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?...easily with COPD.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Lexicon: Pulse Oximetry Terms To Know...Many doctors find that 88-92% is acceptable for COPD. This is another way of saying SpO2.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Near Birth Events May Contribute To COPD ...It’s not just adult smoking of cigarettes that causes COPD. It’s also not just aging.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
COPD and Children: A Living Room Campsite...When a person with COPD loves their grandkids to the moon and back, we need to find a way to keep them included... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD: Let Me Sleep on It, Please!...People with COPD often have a lot of mucus, difficulty breathing, coughing, and frequent wheezing.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
What Is a COPD Action/Management Plan?...On one side should be your COPD Management Plan. On the other side should be your COPD Action Plan.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Came Out of the COPD Closet...Maybe an article could be printed out and shared about COPD or to have a discussion.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Favorite Products for Dry Mouth with COPD...What are your favorite products for a dry mouth with COPD?... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Symptoms of COPD, Some May Be Surprising...COPD has some standard symptoms: Some of the surprising symptoms of COPD might be familiar to you, some won’t: Warning symptoms of your... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha...My therapist helped with my knees and my back and he also showed me some exercises that I could do to... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
8 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About COPD...You can live a long, productive life with COPD. I have known people who have lived 20 plus years with COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Happiness Triggers...I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive to, and what I should avoid.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
What Would Others Say if They Had Your Lungs?...I recently had an intriguing conversation with one of my COPD patients and a friend who has asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Wonderful Things Life Has To Offer...Life isn't fair sometimes; it can stink. I wish that I could have you look into my eyes.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Remember to Say "I Love You"...Some of my most vivid memories right now are of my mom saying thank you and making me know that she loved By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Entertain Yourself In The Hospital?...I once spent a hospital day balancing my checkbook. You could also take the time to cancel subscriptions you don’t use. You could pay... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is a Living Will?...your loved ones to ensure they can make decisions that align with your values.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Family Picnic (Part 1)...I would use my scooter! Our picnic was a potluck because no one could feed that many people.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments