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
Ask the Advocates: Assistive Devices...And I’m going to have to walk there to get it!... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)...I kept dozing off. What was the matter with me? This wasn’t right. I wasn’t right! This has been going on for a while but not to this... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Always Something to Look Forward To...And my family knows that some years we'll have a good feast and some years we'll have pizza, depending on what we're up to cooking.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It's a Pain...As it progresses, I see a whitish, yellowish coating over my tongue, and more patches on the inside of my cheeks and lips.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Does the Word Hospice Scare You?...For almost 4 years every six months I had a doctor tell me I wasn't going to make another six months.... By Mary Ultes7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Friend Rick (Part 3)...And so I was going to occasionally the supermarket. Occasionally, but again going when it's not crowded.... By KevinDavitt7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Ask the Advocates: Running Errands...My walker wasn’t going to cut it anymore.... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Jackie English...I’m fortunate to have the help of my family, friends, and my Alpha 1 & COPD families to help keep me going.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and Underweight...When I was in upper stage 4 I still went camping and hiking with my grandchildren pulling my oxygen behind me.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Statistics...In some parts of the world, it is more common to burn fuel indoors for cooking and heat. Exposure to these fumes can cause COPD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Mary Ultes...I live alone, & do my own cooking & most of my own cleaning & shopping.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Vaccinations...There are different dosing recommendations based on a patient’s health history and past vaccination history.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Causes & Risk Factors...These might include: In some parts of the world, it is more common to burn fuel inside for cooking and heating.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Blind Going In...My journey has been long without knowing what was happening to me and the many things going on inside felt like any day I could die.... By CommunityMember35461 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Oxygen Therapy...Use caution when cooking or near open flames. Keep the canister or tank upright and 5 to 10 feet away from the heat source.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Early 30's........I haven't found much information on people my age with this but hoping to learn more as time goes on.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Who Is at Risk for COPD?...Indoor air pollution can result from burning coal, wood, or other organic matter for heat or cooking.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
COPD diagnosis made me stop smoking...I'm hoping to learn from other people who are on here.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments