Coping With Life’s Difficulties in a COPD World...To me, a COPD world is a world where there is a COPD health focus.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Five Practical Gifts Ideas for Someone With COPD...Based on my conversations with COPD patients, I've compiled a list of the top five gifts tailored for those living with COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Changing Medications and the Effects on COPD Sufferers...But I did some research and found out so much information about how I could help myself.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPD...I’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
3 Products That Make My COPD Life Easier...Twenty-one years of having COPD had passed before the progression of my illness forced me to retire from work.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Juggling COPD With the Responsibilities of a Family...I know that when we do find our forever place, my life will change and I will be able to deal with By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits with COPD...However, simply being diagnosed with COPD is not sufficient to qualify for benefits.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
BiPAP: Helping You Live Longer & Better with COPD...So, it is a very nice tool for treating COPD in the clinical setting.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
The Thing About Anxiety...Asking for another stint at rehab was a bonus, and because of COVID, these classes were being delivered online.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
30 Things I Am Thankful For...I could list more. Although, I figured I'd let you finish my list. What are things COPD-related you are thankful for?... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Cough With COPD: What's Normal and What's Not?...A chronic cough is one of the primary symptoms of COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Six Steps To Finding A Great Doctor...Talk to your friends and relatives. When I moved to Ludington, I was in need of a good asthma doctor.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fans, Breezes, And Cool Air...You rarely enter a COPD room that is so hot you can’t stand it. They are usually so cold you can’t stand By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Do You Have a Pet That Helps You Cope With COPD?...I do. I had two at one time (during my COPD years), Sophie and Penny.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
What is Sarcoidosis?...This is the type of sarcoidosis that may mimic COPD symptoms. Like COPD, it is usually not diagnosed until later in life.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays With COPD...Shopping can be both stressful and exhausting, not a great combination if you have COPD. You may want to avoid the holiday rush By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Diagnosing COPD...If a person has 1 or more risk factors for COPD, it is more likely that their symptoms are caused by By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
On Wearing a Bra...As COPD set in, I began to develop a barrel chest.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments74 comments
Is a Maintenance Dose of Antibiotics Good for a COPD Patient?...One of the side effects of long-term use could be hearing loss.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Shaking Off Those Psychological Demons...COPD opens the floodgates to many psychological demons. ... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments