The Importance of My Hobby...And since I've got much more energy for mental exercise than physical, I am glad to have something I can learn about every day without getting bored.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Things You Can Do to Help Those With COPD...Hopefully, this helped you and will help the person/s that means so much to you. Know that we are here for you in our community.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...But equally as important, I try to remind them that as much as they may love me, (especially my wife) it’s important to be aware of caregiver “burnout.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Maintaining Friendships With COPD...Maintaining face to face friendships with COPD… not so much. There are days when it hurts.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Caregiving With COPD: Husband Undergoes Triple Bypass...I touched his hand and told him that I was there for him and how much I loved him. My husband was always so strong and vibrant.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What You Should Know When You Are First Prescribed Oxygen...At that time, you might get a prescription for oxygen, and your doctor will contact an oxygen supplier who will come titrate (see how much oxygen you need... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments
My Experience With an Alpha-1 Liver Study...I wish I had started doing those much sooner. This study continues for others, and I can't wait to hear the results.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Quit Smoking Programs: What's Better—Short or Long Term?...In those studies, long-term nicotine replacement therapy had much higher success rates than short-term approaches.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD Patient...Learning this took me a while, but I think it would have taken much of that worry away if I had the right tools when I was first diagnosed.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Let’s Talk Mesh Nebulizers...I have been able to test many of them out and I can honestly say that I love pretty much all of them.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Asking for Spring Cleaning Help...family members for helping out around the house can go a long way in maintaining good cleaning habits; thank them for their hard work, and show them how much... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 2...So much depends on the current level of support needed by your loved one, your relationship with each other, and whether you share these responsibilities... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...Tele-monitoring procedures for hospital intensive care units (ICUs) have been built very quickly from the ground up.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Medications...Take your time to understand the medications as much as possible, and break it up into small manageable pieces.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Lung Damage...In fact, a small study reported in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal last year suggests that the lung damage from COPD actually starts much earlier... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Seasons of Life...You may not think about it much, but even the time that you were a child was a season.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
It's a Shame - Part V: Ideals and Stereotypes...It takes too much energy to make cute little lunches with veggies cut into adorable shapes and cupcakes that look like cartoon characters (not that I ever... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living With a COPD Diagnosis...I'm much more comfortable typing or messaging. However, I was part of a question-and-answer tape a few years back. It was fun, and I did do well.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
COPD Awareness Month: COPD Struggles...I know that many of us are going through so much and it is a struggle for most of us but I wanted to give you a bit of... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Types of Doctors...Because they lack confidence, they may strike at you if you question them too much. But, they are so nice, it’s hard to hold this against them.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments