Caring for Our Caregivers...How aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us?... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Family,...Watching you while nurturing you was all I could do.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
3 Things Doctors Should Think Twice About Before Saying...Smoking is by far the most common cause of COPD. However, many people never smoke and develop COPD. Some people have genetic COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking...We were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?...So many things I wish I could change.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Help During the Holidays...Help your loved one to plan ahead.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Attitude Adjustments...Without a conscious action on your part, you could be changing your loved one’s drive to push through the bad days, and just like... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Incontinence and Shortness of Breath...I could get no air in my throat, and no sound was coming out.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
What You Need to Know About the Link Between COPD and Lung Cancer...According to a recent study conducted in the UK, it's not unusual for people with COPD to accept new breathing symptoms with their By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD Management Plan...As an example, the ALA “My COPD Action Plan” lists green, yellow, and red zones of COPD symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Surgery for COPD...The term COPD refers to 2 conditions: chronic bronchitis and emphysema.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Anxiety Quicksand...He taught me the "STOPP" method as something I could take with me until I could see my doctor.... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Winter of Our Discontent: Mental Effects...Part Two of this series, I will talk about the effects a cold winter has on COPD patients physically.... By michelle.vincent6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
COPD and the Best Places to Live in the United States...Now if we could only get rid of that dang humidity... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Holiday Planning...Even with COPD, completing all of the tasks for a family gathering could be accomplished with a little extra planning and some true family... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A 4-Legged Support System...My allergist told me this and also that I could keep my dogs since I hadn't had a reaction to them.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Power of Water...Now though, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can… Just like the little train that could.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPD...Thankfully, someone parked my van for me so they could drop me right at the wedding site.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPD...This is especially true for people who have COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Incorporate Yoga Into Your Daily Routine for Some COPD Benefits...In general, people with COPD should probably avoid any poses that might restrict breathing, such as child pose or plow.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
