FALLING OFF THE PRECIPICE!!...But, you still need to incorporate some safe exercise whilst you are losing this weight and I have contacted my local pulmonary rehab nurses and will be... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...I went to my evaluation for pulmonary rehab....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
My COPD Journey...I resisted that, so he sent me to pulmonary rehab. Now I am 6'2" and at that time weighed 230 pounds.... By jsielke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
You Have Alpha-1, Now What? Diet and Exercise (Part 3 of 3)...I started doing pulmonary rehab at home.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying to remain positive when the unknown outweighs the known...I have requested a handicap placard for my car as well as a script to participate in pulmonary rehab and still nothing.... By CommunityMember36e8fb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sandy Spears...Now being put on 24/7 oxygen, I had to go through pulmonary rehab to build my lungs to undergo surgery. In May 2016, I had a lower left... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
What's Next...If there is a pulmonary rehab in your area, talk to your doctor about joining.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I really need help with family...I am 58 yrs old and COPD has began to get worst, due to pulmonary rehab shut down. And my dad passed away a few months....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFriends & Family
I really need help with family...I am 58 yrs old and COPD has began to get worst, due to pulmonary rehab shut down. And my dad passed away a few months....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFriends & Family
The pool and I...Well, thanks to pulmonary rehab 3 times and My desire to live as full of a life as possible I continue on.... By picturemehappy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A New Year, A New Management Plan...Over 11 million Americans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a lung disease which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and makes... By American Lung Association2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Would Your Current Self (CS) Say to Your Newly Diagnosed (ND) Self?...ND - “Oh boy….” CS - “What?” ND - “Wait. Who are you?” CS - “I am you, 8 years down the road.” ND - “How is that possible?” CS... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha...Pulmonary rehab can help a person breathe better. Talk to your doctor to see if there is a program at your local hospital.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPD...There may be talk about potential next steps including medication and/or pulmonary rehab.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD...Pulmonary Rehab, trying new medications, discussing lung reduction, lung transplant and most importantly mental health.... By julie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel & Ted Koppel Raise Awareness for COPD on CBS Morning News...They emphasized the need for increased access to pulmonary rehab, early screening for COPD and significant lack of funding for COPD.... By Ann D. Cuccia, MPH RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Update on Dan...They have not yet called him for his pulmonary rehab but they will soon. I just cant believe the difference in him. I am so happy!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessCopingDepression
A Day In A Life With COPD...We don’t have pulmonary rehab here, so I find exercises on You Tube, do my physical therapy exercises or I get creative and do my own.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It's a Genetic Thing: Alpha 1...Pulmonary Rehab and exercise a must. So if you are young, and have been diagnosed with COPD be sure you are tested for Alpha 1.... By alpha1val1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Update on Dan...Also starting him in pulmonary rehab again to get him out of the house and relearn some things in class. So hopefully things are going to get better!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDepressionEnd StageAwareness
