Confessions of a Crazy COPD Cat Lady...Combing them calms me. Petting them soothes me. Snuggling together on a comfy chair with a furry, purring kitty does my depression a world of good.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Better Breathers Club...not sure why and the social worker who ran this particular group, was not at liberty (because of confidentiality) to say why folks had chosen to stop coming... By KevinDavitt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPD...They are right that quitting now is not going to cure their disease or make COPD a whole lot better.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Medications...This will keep confusion down as the doctor and/or assistant are going through each one.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 2...Advice: The first step to taking on the role of caregiver is to understand the needs of the person you are caring for.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Son Taught Me How to Face My Illness...But he didn't start crying right away. And that's when we found out he had Pierre Robin Syndrome.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Caregiving With COPD: Husband Undergoes Triple Bypass...I told him that I was going to the doctor with him. “That’s fine” he responded. “Can I talk?” I asked. His response, “Yes”.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let’s Talk Mesh Nebulizers...You can take treatments in your car while driving or in a tent while camping. What about you? Have you tried mesh nebulizers?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
A Happy Yuletide: Celebrating the Returning Sun...Not only are they non-fattening and don't take any cooking, but they don't have overpowering odors that overwhelm my asthma.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Respiratory 101: The Respiratory Tract...Today we're going to take you on a fun and educational ride through the respiratory tract.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Emotional Spring Cleaning: Let's Join the Party...I'm not going to lie to you: Changing what you tell yourself – changing your mind – is hard.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Community Feedback: Types of Exercise for COPD...If exercising while in a chair works for you, keep doing it.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Remembering Barbara Moore...It was like going on an adventure with her, in some conversations. I told her that I miss going places and traveling. We sold the ‘new to us... By COPD.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COPD Lexicon: Stem Cell Therapy...The ability of stem cells and cells to divide and make exact copies of themselves. It’s the ability to multiply.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Staff (Folks You’ll Meet in the Hospital)...They are very caring and thoughtful. But, they are usually very busy. There truly is no rest when you’re a nurse.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Invisible vs Visible Aspects of COPD...You can see him brushing his teeth, combing his hair, and going to work. You can see him working.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
COPD, A Family Disease...It might be loving and caring. It’s important to realize that managing COPD can be like riding a roller coaster - there may be ups and downs.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Aging, COPD and a Bucket List...Are one of these things going to cause me to die?... By Janet Plank6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Terms Defined...I'm boring, and mine is white. I use it mainly when it’s cold in the hospital, which isn’t very often. Stethoscope.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...My dad is from Canada and their idea of a vacation was camping.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments