The Scooter Mishap...Meanwhile, I am blocking the broccoli. I found out it was a pretty popular item!... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Environmentally Friendly...but it was wonderful to experience the air blowing around us and the setting sun and seeing the smiles (and laughter) on the faces of friends as we scooted... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Winter is Coming...The filters trap dust and any debris and can be blown around your home when the heater is on and blowing.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Walking Isn’t the Only Way to Exercise...When my lungs have expanded and I cannot get my breath any deeper, I slowly and gently exhale through pursed lips like I am delicately blowing out the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Exacerbations: They Are Different for All of Us...It is a fatal condition where the heart loses its connection and stops beating. Without CPR or an AED, I would have died 4 years ago.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
What Is an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)? | COPD.net...The bottom line here is that an ABG can offer your doctor some valuable information as to how effective your lungs are at oxygenating your body and blowing... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Importance of My Hobby...Thousands of wild violets grow instead, blooming into a white, blue, and purple carpet in springtime.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Better Breathing Exercises for COPD...Then, then exhale through your mouth, with your lips pursed or puckered as though you were whistling or blowing out a candle.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPD...Blowing him a kiss of thanks, he jokingly gives me a curtsy. I like starting my day with humor. It sets the tone for the day, hopefully!... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Why Did I Become A Respiratory Therapist?...While I never ventured into traditional journalism, it laid the foundation for what I'm doing now – blogging.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Your Lungs and the Cardiovascular System...In the upper portion is a sinoatrial (SA) node, and this creates an electric charge responsible for the beating of your heart. ... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD Diagnosis...Just the act of breathing in and then blowing out helped, so instead of having that on my hands all the time, I learned to just do some breathing... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments42 comments
Basics For Caregivers: Terminology...INR - This is the number value that represents the thickness or clotting capability of your blood.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could a Protein One Day Prevent and Treat COPD?...They learned that "boosting ANT activity" in human lungs protected them from the effects of cigarette smoke.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide inhalation spray) and Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder)...LAMAs work by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol)...LAMAs work by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
COPD Glossary...Purse your lips and breath out slowly as if blowing on hot food to the count of four or eight. Repeat until you have control of your breathing.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Having COPD Has Taught Me...One of our favorite scenes is when she goes to Uncle Albert's house and he is so full of merriment he's floating in the air.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Water Therapy for COPD Patients...Some studies found that this type of water therapy can affect clotting and other blood factors.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Why I Became a Respiratory Therapist...It prevented me from blurting out names for all to hear after the HIPAA law was passed back in 2002.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments