COPD and a Life of Uncertainty...I try to do as much as I can on my own. The uncertainty of “what if something happened to him” is always with me.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Depression and COPD Part I...Yohannes also found that instead of our FEV1, which indicates our lung function, depression affected how much energy we had to do everyday activities.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Attitudes and Adjustments...Realizing how much weaker I am this year just since last year was really depressing. It was confirmation that the disease was progressing.... By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Home NIV for COPD May Prolong Life...Unfortunately, they can only do so much, and breathing becomes inefficient. You will also start to feel short of breath.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
September, a Time of Renewal...Too much water drowns my heart and lungs. It is always best to stay on top of this. Next, my medication file is kept here.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Is Bullectomy?...The bulla must be large and take up as much as 30% of your lung space. This large of a bulla is called a “Giant Bulla.”... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
New Procedure For Severe Emphysema: Endobronchial Valve System?...So much so he wasn’t able to lie flat. He then underwent the procedure. My coworker said she entered his room.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
COPD Management Strategies...When we talk about COPD, it is important we learn as much as possible about our disease.... By Russell Winwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People....Some, myself included battle a weight problem as we cannot exercise much so cannot lose weight even though we eat little.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Different Kind of Thermostat: Part 2...He also knows I can't do much except get in the way. I stop and take it all in. I turn and walk back into the house.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Kindness of Strangers...The other day my husband and I were at Sam's Club buying way too much as usual and while he paid for and boxed up our stuff I went... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Awareness Month...Not much is touched upon the emotional side of COPD.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
You Are My Inspiration...You might not find much hope of feeling better with everything, yet you still have to live.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning to Breathe Right is the Hardest of All...I can promise in time you will become much more conscious of your breathing, and always try to 'breathe right' should you also learn to breathe through... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments71 comments
Let's Talk COPD...If you smoke after you have been diagnosed as having COPD you will progress to the next stage and become disabled much faster. Remember.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1...The pill form is much more convenient; however, not nearly as effective. Guess what?... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Invincible...I think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and what our future holds.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Diagnosis of COPD...He indicated that he couldn’t do much for me. He ordered me an additional puffer and set up an appointment to see a specialist.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Staying Active is Key...Meaning your body will use oxygen much more efficiently.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Broken and Beautiful: A Photo Journey of Chronic Illness...Since I'm very limited in mobility and can't hike or travel to exoctic locations – okay, okay, I can't walk much more than 30 feet – I take photos... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments