COPD Triggers...The smoke from cigarettes is also one of the most common triggers for breathing difficulties.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
More Changes Appear...The thought that it could be enhanced due to quitting the cigarettes makes me smile.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD Lexicon: More Pharmacology Terms To Know...They allow you to continue receiving nicotine, the addictive component of cigarettes. Nicotine will then be gradually decreased over time.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Story of My COPD...Doing better this time just can't go cold turkey. I smoke 3-4 cigarettes a day. It's getting easier, down to smoking a... By sweetness623 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
At The Onset Of COPD...• Cigarette, cigar, pipes or other inhaled smoke pollutants • Second hand smoke • Chemicals • Dust • Pollution • Fumes • Burning wood •... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thanks for Inviting Me...I didn't realize I was an addict till after I had quit smoking for 3 years and still jonesed those EVIL sticks (aka cigarettes)... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments40 comments
Researchers Home in on Possible Cause of Emphysema...One way for genes to mutate is when they are exposed to substances in the environment. A good example of such... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Trying To Quit Smoking? Never Quit Quitting...They have a drink and their willpower falls away. They ask a friend to borrow a cigarette and the habit is restarted.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Stages of Grief with COPD...I knew that mom had found acceptance when she told me that she was going to cut back on cigarettes.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD Through the Years...They lobbied governments to put scary pictures on packages of cigarettes depicting what can happen as a result of smoking.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Let's Talk COPD...Although it has to be admitted the majority of COPD is caused by smoking cigarettes.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With COPD Guilt -- Just Let It Go...After all, more than 80% of COPD cases are directly related to cigarette smoking.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Our COPD Christmas Wishlist...This process is enhanced when you inhale chemicals in cigarette smoke or other air pollutants day in and day out.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Invisible vs Visible Aspects of COPD...Let us use a character named Bob. You cannot see the 5,000 plus chemicals in the cigarette smoke in By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Why Quitting Smoking Can Prolong Your Life...The curve also shows that lung function decline is accelerated in people who chronically smoke cigarettes.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A New Day...On the positive side of things, I should save a fortune considering all the money I spend currently on cigarettes.... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD and Mucus...Studies show that cigarette smokers with both chronic bronchitis and a limited airflow have an increased number of goblet cells and inflammatory cells... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
And Then There Was COPD…...I would always tell people that, “If the war in Iraq did not get me, and years in the Petrochemical industry did... By Steven Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Understanding COPD Trends...Most COPD cases are caused by smoking cigarettes, and COPD rates are much higher among current and former smokers compared to those who never smoked.... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Health Risks Associated With COPD...According to the Mayo Clinic, COPD increases the risk for the development of lung cancer, even after the effects of cigarette smoking... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments