What COPD Actually Feels Like...We require so much, well, work just to go out and do simple stuff: there might be a manual or power wheelchair to load; there might be an oxygen... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPD...During cold and flu season in the winter, it might be best to avoid being in public places as much as you can.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and SPAM...I hadn’t thought much about whether my personal information on Facebook or other social media sites gets culled by hackers and sold to companies interested... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Tried For a Transplant...We will never know what her life might have been like with a transplant, but I can tell you that there is too much life to live to let... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Stem Cell Therapy for COPD: What You Need to Know...However, there is still much research to be done to prove the safety and effectiveness of stem cell therapy.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A 4-Legged Support System...A year ago, we got rid of the carpets and the air is so much nicer without them.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 1)...I’ve been doing as much research as I possibly can about lung transplants.... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips for Choosing the Right Portable Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for You...Your doctor will decide how much oxygen you need. This is expressed as a flow rate of liters per minute (LPM). Most people start out at 2 to 4... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Helping a Pet Owner With COPD...Maybe less, depending on how much time you are available. Maybe another family member or friend would be willing to help part-time too.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Remembering When...I miss that life so much and like to think that I can still do it. Walleye fishing on the Missouri River was so incredible.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Explaining Emphysema - Part 1: Risk Factors & Symptoms...Lung function tests: These noninvasive tests measure how much air your lungs can hold and how well the air flows in and out of your lungs.... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
10 Tips For Using Home Oxygen...Oxygen tubing doesn’t require much maintenance. However, since it’s connected to you, germs can and do accumulate inside it over time.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Me Before Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...I had been taking care of my mom at home with the help of my dad and siblings, but it just got to be too much for us all.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 2...A printing company is where I worked for much of my life. There were many chemicals and fumes.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Let’s Discuss Respiratory Aids for COPD...While invasive ventilators are primarily employed in hospital settings, including emergency rooms and critical care units (ICUs), they can also be used... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Mindset, Pacing, and Breathlessness....Remember special times when you are liable to be much more breathless. The tree pollen season this year has hit me hard and fast.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Listen To Your Friends And Family...I say, “Now, that’s much better. I can handle high 90%. I wasn’t too excited about your oxygen being in the 70s or 80s.”... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Feedback: Strange Symptoms of COPD...The body perceived that it is in danger, and sends blood to the lungs, thus depleting the bladder of much-needed oxygen, and then that system has a failure... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
COPD Lexicon: Emphysema Terms To Know...They are filled with too much air. It’s caused by loss of elastic recoil and airflow limitation. Pursed lip breathing can help reduce this.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Mastering Your Medication Regime With COPD...If you take the wrong pill, miss a dose, or take too much, call your doctor or your pharmacist for advice.... By Kathi MacNaughton6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments