Planning and Preparing: A Social Life with COPD...Are you ready for your outing? Be sure to think of things that you might need.... By Janet Plank7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
On Oxygen and On The Go - Part 4: Let's Hit The Road...free.... By Mary Ultes7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Leon Lebowitz, RRT...The rest, as has been said, is history!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Good Grief (Yes, it can be good!)...You may not be aware that you are starting to withdraw from social activities and may not be able to pinpoint the cause of your overall sadness... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...This information may be helpful later on.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Be Afraid to Cancel...Never be afraid to cancel a coffee date with a friend or a lunch date with family members.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the Time...It's ok not to be ok all the time. If you think about it, even people with good health are not ok all the time.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Be the Captain of Your Own Health...." - Jim Rohn In this video, Jeff encourages people living with COPD to take control of their own health and be their own best advocate. ... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Don't Worry, Be Happy...Yes, happiness and gratitude are emotions, while COPD is a physical ailment. ... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD and Liver Disease - Could One Be Causing the Other?...emphysema, my lungs are enlarged.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Things To Be Thankful For this Holiday...So much to be thankful for. So much yet to do, but so much to be thankful for.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Long Can Your Oxygen Tubing Be? ...The fear was that, the longer the tubing, the more likely this flow would be lost.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Supplemental Oxygen May Not Always Be the Best COPD Treatment...These blood levels measure how much oxygen your red blood cells are carrying and how your lungs are functioning.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Silent Voice and How I Can Make it Be Heard...Having a chronic illness should never be a stigma, it should be given the respect it deserves.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How to Be the Architect of Your Own Life...When we are born, we are given gifts that help us navigate our lives.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...There are many resources that can direct you to an affirming mental health specialist in your area.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Community Health Leaders...Lungs are Theresa’s passion, both personally and professionally.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
It’s been hard...As with everyone my disease progresses daily and I’m really afraid that I won’t be able to watch my grandchildren grow.... By Sook1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery...They are also less expensive.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Surgery for COPD...Some of the basic criteria are: Healthy lungs have millions of tiny air sacs in them. These are called alveoli.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
