Atrovent HFA (ipratropium bromide)...Atrovent HFA is a maintenance therapy for COPD. It is not used for treating COPD flare-ups that have already started.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Happy New Year...While others do hobbies, my hobby is learning. One of the good things that have come from COVID is the increase in online... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Exercise is Your Friend...After enduring years of debilitating COPD, Jeff faced a life-changing moment: a double lung transplant.... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living Your Best COPD Life with Diet and Exercise...Exercise is essential for those living with COPD.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What If You Lived With COPD 250 Years Ago? ...Now that I am here in this COPD community, I am wondering the same about COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Overview of Antibiotics for the Treatment of COPD Exacerbations...COPD exacerbations can be scary and overwhelming.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Year Was 1987: My 30 Years with COPD...It could be said in that in 1987 my ignorance was complete.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
GERD and COPD: What You Need to Know...But it is even more common among people with COPD. 1 in 4 of those who have COPD also suffer from GERD.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)...I spoke to a few people online that lived in the area that also have COPD.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Not Just Difficulty Breathing! COPD Awareness Month 2020...You could win up to $75 for meals of your choosing!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Top 6 Favorite Strategies for Managing COPD...If you’ve ever been to a hospital for COPD, then you’ve probably met a respiratory therapist like me.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Protein May Predict Which Smokers Will Develop COPD...Of course, there are other risk factors of COPD as well, such as a family history of COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Russell Winwood...My name is Russell Winwood (also referred to as the COPD Athlete).... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...“One app that could track everything.”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleeping: Recliner vs Bed...It could be time to begin your action plan, helping you feel better sooner, and it could save your life.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Being Thankful for Our Community! COPD Awareness Month 2022...November is COPD Awareness Month.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with Panic Attacks...Before having COPD, I never suffered from panic attacks. It just wasn't a part of my world.... By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Benefits of Respiratory Therapists...As part of COPD education, we also cover COPD action plans.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Adult Coloring Books...The only way these could cause stress is if you just cannot bare the thoughts of mistakenly coloring outside the lines.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fear of Failing As An Advocate...You will find more courage to stand up for your loved one as time goes on. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
