Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...One community member with asthma told this humorous story: “My doctor told me NOT to hug or even shake hands with anyone.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Anxiety and Fear...Do you have a COPD story? Click the button below to share with our community!... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
7 More Things To Be Thankful For...Back then, COPD airway inflammation was thought to be the same as asthma airway inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
GERD and COPD: What You Need to Know...GERD is also slightly more common in: People with other chronic illnesses, such as asthma, hiatal hernia, gastroparesis and peptic ulcer may also be... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Health Risks Associated With COPD...The most common COPD conditions are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and chronic asthma.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPD...Doctors commonly use anti-inflammatory medications such as inhaled steroids in the treatment of asthma, another inflammatory airway disease.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
3 Things Doctors Should Think Twice About Before Saying...Some people developed it due to another disease such as severe asthma, and many smokers don't get COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Other Lung Conditions: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Cancer...Looking to read more about asthma and how it differs from COPD?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Happy COPD New Year...It could make a difference for my other health issues as well: asthma, pulmonary hypertension, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, reflux, sleep apnea, and more... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Would Others Say if They Had Your Lungs?...I recently had an intriguing conversation with one of my COPD patients and a friend who has asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Things to Look Forward To...Asthma is another chronic lung disease similar to COPD. Medicines used to treat asthma may also benefit us. A medicine may be studied for asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Good Grief (Yes, it can be good!)...To hear the phrase spoken out loud that you have COPD literally takes your breath away.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Has Working With COPD Patients Affected Me?...My empathy for people with COPD has deep roots: I grew up with severe asthma and spent much of my childhood in hospitals.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With COPD Guilt -- Just Let It Go...Here are a few actions you can take to help you learn to cope better with guilt and COPD: Never forget: you didn't choose to have COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Near Birth Events May Contribute To COPD ...These have long been linked with asthma and COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Education Is Key With COPD...I am a COPD educator.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What is Airflow Limitation?...But, part of the definition of asthma is it is completely or almost completely reversible with time or treatment.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living With a COPD Diagnosis...I had been bouncing between pulmonology, asthma, allergy, and cardiology. They sent me to National Jewish Hospital in Denver, CO.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
COPD Triggers...Similarly to asthma, COPD is often exasperated by triggers. A trigger is something that causes COPD symptoms.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Identifying COPD Early On for Better Outcomes...Especially if the person never smoked, the doctor may opt for a diagnosis such as asthma or bronchitis initially.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
