How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
Is AFib Genetic?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactions4comments
Aortic Stenosis and COPD...Nearly half of the adults living in the United States have some form of heart disease and about 1 in 10 adults...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Withdrawing...We asked our COPD advocates to share about the topic of withdrawing. Here is what they each had to say. When I...reactions17comments
Ask the Advocates: Impatience...We asked our COPD advocates for their thoughts on impatience and here's what they had to say. Patience is a virtue, so...reactions27comments
Fresh Air!...Is there anything better than being inside the house or apartment on a cold winter’s day when you don’t have to go...reactions18comments
Is Your House Toxic?...After living with COPD for a few years, mom had her routine down. However, when I came home for a visit, it...reactions13comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha...Ask me what day it is or what the date is, I likely can’t tell you. You see, my weeks are cyclical...reactions1comment
Basics for Caregivers: Exercise and Respiratory Therapy...You will find other articles about the options for exercise and respiratory therapy, but what is your role as the caregiver for...reactions2comments
What To Expect in The Emergency Room...I am a respiratory therapist. I am involved in the care of people with COPD, especially if you come to the emergency...reactionscomments
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and Symptoms...It has been established that anywhere from 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. It doesn't always happen...reactionscomments
On Death and Dying: Part 1...I have COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Under the COPD heading are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and alpha-one deficiency. This subject may...reactionscomments
COPD and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions2comments
bull headed...I have been diagnosed with COPD now for about 4 years and am at stage 3 with 42% of my lung capacity...reactions8comments
Remembering When...As I stepped out the back door and onto the deck, the heat and humidity seemed to wrap around me. I couldn’t...reactions5comments
What Do Respiratory Medicines Taste Like? ...Many of us in this community have nebulizers and inhalers. These devices allow us to inhale respiratory medications. So, what do the...reactions12comments
What You Should Know About Augmentation Therapy...I am often asked if there is any difference in the treatment of patients who have COPD vs COPD caused by Alpha...reactions2comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 2...You can read part one of this story here. The change in medications is making a positive difference! It's important to talk...reactions4comments
I should feel better but don't...I was diagnosed with COPD with emphysema in the early stages. A lung nodule was also found during a c-scan but was...reactions8comments
