Derek Cummings...Derek was previously an advocate for COPD.net I was diagnosed with mild COPD in 1987 when 39 years of age.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Isolation and Connecting to Groups...His name was Derek Cummings. He is a past writer for COPD.net and he led me to COPD.net, where I found the support I needed.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Explaining Emphysema - Part 1: Risk Factors & Symptoms...On COPD.net, Derek Cummings, one of our contributors, refers to this as "The COPD Bump."... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Stuffy Noses and COPD: What’s the Deal?...Derek Cummings, an excellent writer who also has COPD, wrote a nice post on this subject called "Learning To Breathe Right Is The Hardest Of All."... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments52 comments
Forming Relationships With Respiratory Therapists...There isn’t much time for chumming with old friends. Yet, I was aware that Bill, my favorite COPDer, was in room 6.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our Future...He made a humming sound, and slowly waved his arms up over his head, then back down.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Wildfire Week...Here is what one week looked like with poor quality and COPD.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Experiencing Ghosting as a Caregiver...Seek other ways to obtain support: online communities like ours here, online therapy, in-person support groups, and church and local interest groups to... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Can Doctors Tell If It Is Asthma, COPD, or Both?...So, here are the results. What’s important here is that these levels correlated with sputum eosinophil and neutrophil levels.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The Best Place to Live in the Winter...Winters here are like living in the deep freeze.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Another Year Older!...I used to think my parents were so old when they were this age. I’m not old!... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Spring Has Sprung...Cough and a raspy voice were next. Soon after, I would sneeze and feel short of breath. Next, I avoided them together.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Methods for Cleaning Your Equipment...The recommendation is to wash your mask every week with soap and water.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Death and Dying: Part 3...You can read parts 1 and 2 of this story here and here.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Alpha-1 Deficiency: Were You Tested?...Whether you are newly diagnosed with COPD or a 30-year veteran, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency might be a new concept for you. While Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a considered a... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Attitudes and Adjustments...Last week, I set out to start my annual yard projects. I was excited about the warmer weather and went shopping for flowers to plant.... By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Two-Week Experience With Healthcare...I was so nervous my hands were shaking, so I asked my mum-in-law to take the call for me.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Your COPD Dream Team...They could go seven to eight players deep into the roster if needed, and every player could step up and excel on the spot.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Time for the County Fair...This year my only remaining uncle on my dad's side will drive in the derby on Saturday night at the age of 76.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments