Is It a Lung Infection or a COPD Flare-up?...But people who have COPD are also prone to episodes of more intense symptoms for other reasons, such as coming into contact with an irritant.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Beyond My Existence...We had talked about this, so he knew what was coming.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lonely Days...Some that I thought were friends, stopped coming over, then stopped calling.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Shingles?...But coming into contact with the open sores of the rash can spread the varicella-zoster virus.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hospital Bag Necessities...Legal documents- if you have an advanced directive or any other important pertinent legal documents be sure to have copies of them in your hospital bag... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Learning to Advocate for Yourself...We eat take out once a week and I cook once a week to relieve him of cooking duties.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can Multivitamins Help With COPD-Related Fatigue?...This fatigue can make it difficult to perform basic tasks such as cleaning, climbing the stairs, or cooking.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPD...Also, do what you can to avoid coming into contact with others who are sick or who might be carriers of infection.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Some Dreams Have Come True...I continue hoping and praying that my granddaughter is found safe. She’s been gone for 11 months.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A 4-Legged Support System...Even though our pooches aren't really active, they do keep us moving.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Making Life Easier...Adapting to the changes isn't always easy, but it does become easier as you're doing it. Try doing one thing at a time.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Prevalence of COPD in Women...Air pollution can come from indoor sources like burning solid fuels for cooking or heating.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Indoor Activities and Hobbies...I can easily manage as long as I do my chopping at waist height while I am sitting down.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Don't Breathe In - Breathe Out...When walking, when plain breathless, or doing jobs around your home.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Surviving the Summer...More visits with the family, fishing with my husband and dad, horse shows, rodeos, camping and long walks.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
10 Tips For Using Home Oxygen...So, 100 feet may be a recommendation coming up soon. You'll just have to make sure it doesn't get tangled.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Don't Be Afraid to Cancel...Now if I do plan on going in their car I remind them all the time not to use smelly air fresheners.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 1)...I weighed the pros and cons and ended up doing the test because I wanted to be part of the program.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Filling Our Days...Now that I'm not working, I thought it was going to be long, boring days of nothing to do and feeling depressed.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD 101: What Is COPD?...But, they have a hard time closing when you exhale. This is because their walls become chronically inflamed and stiff.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments