COPD Medicines...Some medicines combine bronchodilators, anticholinergics, and steroids. Still others combine only anticholinergics and bronchodilators.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Encouraging, Uplifting, and Promising...No more spending money on fashionable clothing and getting gussied up, putting on makeup, and squeezing my feet into painful shoes while running out the... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Why Don’t We Follow Doctors' Orders? - Part 2...They don't trust that the medications or exercise programs will work. They don't trust that they'll feel better.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With COPD in the United Kingdom...I suppose in many ways things are a lot easier here, as we don't have the worry of having to pay for our medical treatments and By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Extra Struggles in a COPD World...Some medications can also affect COPD. This could include over-the-counter medications, herbs, gels, and more.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Doctor...He wonders if I'm taking the medications and vitamins I should be. Will it go away? No. COPD is a progressive disease.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Management Strategies...Inhalers and other pharmacologic medications prescribed by your doctor is vital for managing COPD.... By Russell Winwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day In A Life With COPD...Laying down for a bit to let medications kick in helps. I call that “my time.” The pups and I generally snuggle and watch a show.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Thanksgiving: To Do or Not To Do...Having this many people attend requires a commitment of time and money in addition to days worth of preparation.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Dust, Clutter and Minimalizing...If I can get my weight down, I’ll happily treat myself to something new, with the money that I made downsizing.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cigarette Maker Transitioning to Inhalers?...If companies like Phillip Morris want to stay in business, they had better find other ways to make money than selling cigarettes.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Lexicon: Medicine Terms To Know...These are inhaled, and thereby are directly applied to airways. They reduce inflammation only in your airways.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Another Year Older!...Now that we are older and we never know what tomorrow will bring, we save our money for vacation getaways.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?...The best you can do is stay indoors on heavy days and be prepared with your inhaler and other COPD medications.... By AshlenWeddington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Living Through a Pandemic With COPD...Remember to keep those all-important hospital appointments and make sure you have enough medication.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How to Manage a Good Life With COPD...Be familiar with medication dosages. Oxygen is a drug, much like other medications that you take.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...This survey should only take about 20 minutes to complete. All of your responses are completely anonymous.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does It Mean?...Our hands touch money, cell phones and doorknobs. They touch keyboards and light switches, handles and more.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Lexicon: Pharmacology Terms To Know...They usually only used to end flare-ups. These are corticosteroids that are inhaled.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I'm Not Sick Enough To Go To The Doctor, Am I?...You are in different stages of COPD, you have different medical histories, likely different health issues, you are on different medications, you live in... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments