Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 1)...The first session was online, one-on-one with my therapist. His name was Jim.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Newly diagnosed with COPD and fearful...I have been asking the respiratory therapist there my many questions....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
Respiratory Rehab Lessons Learned...Each class is about an hour long and is usually led by a (PT) Physio Therapist, under the direction of a Pulmonary Specialist.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Editorial Team...Before becoming a nurse, Katie was a respiratory therapist. Katie has a passion for making health topics easily understood in a nonintimidating way.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Ask the Advocates: Running Errands...Over the many years of providing care to patients as a respiratory therapist, I have had extensive conversations with patients about just this topic in... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha...My therapist helped with my knees and my back and he also showed me some exercises that I could do to help my lungs.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ask the Advocates: Oxygen and Shortness of Breath...Leon As a career professional, I have practiced respiratory therapy for many years.... By COPD.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
My Many Faces in the Morning...Everything changes when I get sick and have an exacerbation or respiratory infection. My pulmonologist made sure that I had a steroid on hand.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Living With COPD...Respiratory infections can also worsen COPD symptoms and cause flare-ups.... By LaurenL2 min readBookmark for later
What a Pain...The cardio exercises will help to strengthen the lungs, heart, and respiratory muscles.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 2)...Doing respiratory rehab one-on-one with my therapist on ZOOM made it even more intimidating. Jim could see how I reacted to exercise.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Every Day's a New Day - not for the weak to read...Well I hope no one ever gets that bad, respiratory failure is horrible so listen to your doctor and stay compliant.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Living With a COPD Diagnosis...Also, there was a class in respiratory therapy and another in occupational therapy.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
What Is A Chronic Cough?...Lining your respiratory tract are a series of nerves. Lining your larynx, trachea, and upper airways are cough receptors.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...You will need to have trust in your therapist. Your primary care doctor may be a good person to help you find a therapist.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Respiratory 101: The Respiratory Tract...They line the respiratory tract from the nose all the way to the respiratory bronchioles.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Terms Defined...Comfortable, pajama-like uniforms worn by doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Respiratory Warnings...It said that the air quality for those with a respiratory illness is severe and people should stay indoors.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Your First Exacerbation After Being Diagnosed with COPD - What to Expect...Frequently, it is caused by a respiratory infection.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments44 comments
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections typically are caused by respiratory viruses.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments