Ann Cuccia, MPH, RRT...Ann was previously an advocate for COPD.net. Ann is a full-time faculty member in the Respiratory Care Program at Stony Brook University...
Tremors...Has anyone else experienced severe tremors while taking COPD medication? I have sever tremors that affect my hands and arms....reactions8comments
Near Birth Events May Contribute To COPD ...It’s not just adult smoking of cigarettes that causes COPD. It’s also not just aging. Researchers are now learning that early life...reactions7comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 2)...Read Part 1 to find out more about Kevin's initial thoughts on this COPD application. I spoke recently with Kristen Willard, the...reactionscomments
8 Things To Do While Waiting For Your Doctor...Let’s face it! People with lung diseases spend WAY too much time in doctor’s offices. Sometimes we don’t have to wait very...reactions4comments
Are my symptoms rib cramping or bloating?...I have just read an article on people with COPD who suffer from rib cramping. I have had COPD for about 14...reactions12comments
Listen To Your Friends And Family...Often times we Respiratory Therapists have to take on the role of teacher. We do our part to fix you. Then we...reactionscomments
Home NIV for COPD May Prolong Life...Home NIV, which stands for "non-invasive ventilation," is a method of treatment that can make breathing easier in certain people during end-stage...reactions1comment
COPD and the Workplace...Having COPD is a struggle in itself. Managing our disease when it comes to symptoms, triggers, medications, flare ups etc is not...reactions2comments
What Is The Placebo Effect?...Placebos have been used as remedies since the beginning of medicine. But placebos are not medicine. When they make you feel better...reactionscomments
My dad...Just joined this forum. My dad has stage 4 COPD with 24/7 oxygen. Lately things seem to be getting worse as he...reactions8comments
Be Prepared Please! Part 2...In 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast United States with a vengeance. I wrote about this previously in part 1. Speeds as...reactions5comments
Be Prepared...I used to be in the news business. So, I get a lot of breaking news alerts on my iPhone, that I’ve...reactions4comments
Casper's Journey...My journey (COPD) Have I started this alone it would have been easier For care then, behold neither and neither And the...reactions4comments
Coping With COPD Guilt -- Just Let It Go...It's not surprising that people who have COPD often have to cope with guilt feelings. Sometimes the guilt is self-inflicted, while other...reactions20comments
New Beginnings...The New Year is here. For as long as I remember, this has been a time of resolutions, where I always declare...reactionscomments
Identifying COPD Early On for Better Outcomes...COPD affects more than 16 million people in the United States alone. In fact, it's the most common lung disease in the...reactionscomments
No, You Can't Come Over for Dinner...I tend to forget that not everyone understands what it's like to live with a chronic illness. I also tend to forget...reactions25comments
The Three Part Breath Exercise...The three part breath exercise helps build spinal strength, core strength, and helps expand the diaphram. Learn an easy technique that helps...reactions7comments
Incorporate Yoga Into Your Daily Routine for Some COPD Benefits...Staying active when you have COPD is important. It will help your body stay stronger and improve your overall quality of life...reactions2comments
