Understanding Mucus in Your Lungs...These drugs work by thinning or loosening mucus. They include:Living with COPD can be hard. Finding support from friends and loved ones is important.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Dear Doctor...Dear Doctor, You are a very important person with regards to my COPD health as well as my whole life with COPD.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Accepting COPD...I haven’t had an exacerbation in over 3 years and have been very conscious about doing what I can to NOT get covid... By maxinepotts2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
The Person Behind the Illness...I’m sure we have all seen the saying, “I have COPD, COPD does not have me.” Another common one is, “I am... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Where Does Happiness Come From?...Wouldn’t it be nice to have cures for diabetes and our human hearts? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a cure for By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Talking to Your Healthcare Professionals...This helped me better understand my COPD.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 1...over my care as I do not want to put any of my loved ones in a position where they... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Taking Care of YOU...Of course, it's much harder on the person who has COPD, but it's important that caregivers not forget to take care of themselves as... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Spring Has Sprung...My mom loved that tree, and she thought I was joking about cutting it down.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...These include, but are not limited to: If you or a loved one is concerned about having PAD or atherosclerosis in other... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Philips Ventilator Recall: What You Need to Know...This means using the product could result in serious injury or death.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Always Something to Look Forward To...A good diet helps us people with COPD a lot and sun ripe berries are the best.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure for an Individual With COPD?...High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
From Our Perspective...Other times its advice shared by other COPD patients and caregivers.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Is Bronchiectasis?...Bronchiectasis is another chronic lung disease. It may present similar to COPD. Some people with COPD may also have bronchiectasis.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Forgotten Exercise...We would all like more control over our breath, but when you have COPD, it is a necessity.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Your Diagnosis Is Not a Life Sentence...I could no longer use the stairs to get up to our first-floor flat.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Does It All Mean?...Falling under COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, as well as Alpha-1 antitrypsin, which is the genetic form of COPD.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Don’t Compare...I was able to do many of those things up until a few years ago when COPD caught up with me... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Focusing on The Things That Matter...Talk to the other person. It is important that this conversation is civil and loving.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments