Testing for COPD - Part II: Breathing Tests...I couldn't really talk and the walls were all white so it was kind of boring.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Well Balanced Affordable Meals for COPD...When cooking for 1, I started buying a lot of my food at the Dollar Tree. Their frozen food is small, but great if you're cooking for one.... By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
To Exercise or Not to Exercise...I had to admit to myself that the thing I disliked most was going to help me live. That thing was exercise. I didn’t want it to be true.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
A Pithy History Of COPD?...So, it was hard to make copies. Now it was easy. Another significant event was in 1537.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Impatience...When I catch myself doing a slow boil over something I have no control over and I start muttering under my breath, I draw on my mindfulness lessons.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
The Transplant Evaluation Request...Maybe you have heard of someone going through a transplant or maybe you have contributed financially to help someone else.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD Exercise Suggestions and Hobbies...It keeps me moving and not sitting in place for very long.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
A Pithy HIstory Of Oxygen: Part II...But, as noted above, they were closing in on this truth. Lacking this knowledge, experts created theories.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips To Avoid When Quitting Smoking...When you go camping, you make a list or you have one in your head.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why I Chose Not to Have a Lung Transplant...It is coming off slow. My next appointment was in three months.... By Carol Kirker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments69 comments
Be Careful. Be Happy but In Control....If you use oxygen run the tubing under your clothes to warm the air coming from your supply a little - and cover you mouth and nose.Winter illness, another... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Barbara Moore...It soon became apparent that others could relate to her and that they were going through the same challenges on a daily basis.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPD...It is going to be a slow-moving day and I will have to dig deep to keep active today.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
It’s Time for the County Fair...Sunday will be the closing day with motorcycle races, and all week they have great carnival rides going on.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Well Meant Words...It is important to understand that as much as you want to believe that you understand what your loved one is going through, you really don't.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
There's Always a Solution, Part 2...Doing just one thing at a time is difficult. I like to talk to my husband when we have dinner.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lost...Not sure where or what to do next, but really hoping I figure it out soon.... By krissim0852 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Terminology...It means that my ‘patient’ will begin having a hard time doing the things that we are used to doing, and we would appreciate your understanding if we... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)...I also suggest asking for copies from every appointment and every test that you have done.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on it...They are all so caring and loving and all say that they want to help me breathe better.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments