Let's Talk Lungs...like to have COPD.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Depression and COPD Part I...Another study by Dahlen and Janson, found that 52% of ER patients who had COPD and depression or anxiety were admitted to the... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Fresh Air!...And for those of us with COPD, every little bit helps.... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 1...Whether you are brand new to the caregiver role or an experienced caregiver for a loved one with COPD, this series on the... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for an Emergency When You Have COPD...It will run my concentrator, our tv, and a heat source if it's cold. We could also hook up the fridge... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Is Bullectomy?...This tube is called a chest tube. This is a risk if you have very severe COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips for Maximizing Quality of Life With COPD...Act on changes such as these promptly, in order to avoid COPD flare-ups that could require emergency action.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung Transplant...If you look at my schedule above and go to Thursday 6/06/19, you will see what might have been the most important... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When One Door Closes, Another Door Will Open...I think the uncertainty of living with COPD and what is going on with Covid are very similar.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Grocery Shopping...This was the best thing that could ever come out of COVID. I love it. I wish they would have done this sooner.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Winter is Coming...It is equally as important to stay hydrated when it is brutally cold.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 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
Lessons From A Mom with COPD...Around Mother’s Day, my heart always feels a little empty. My mom was a woman who could fill a room with laughter and love.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Spring Is In The Air...I know that I could do more exercises, because it’s important for my COPD health.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping With COPD Flare-Ups...then to avoid a repeat.”... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Story of My COPD, Part 4...Such was life in those days, in fact, that I could stay home and raise my children.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Blame Game...When I was 19, I was pushed into lighting a cigarette, actually it happened frequently.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tidbits for COPD in Cold Weather at Home & Away...Cold weather is definitely here. With it comes a change in our own health.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Have Learned While Traveling With Oxygen...I have done this for years, way before covid, to try and prevent colds, flu, etc.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Danirixin May Offer New Hope For COPD...This type of inflammation responds poorly to corticosteroids. This makes it difficult for many people with COPD to obtain good COPD control.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments