COPD and Throat Pain...My symptoms were similar to a heart attack, so I spent a night in ICU and had additional testing.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 1)...I used to make them quickly, but now I dwell on them for days and weeks, working myself up into a panic attack.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Me and me...We have heart attacks! Ha, ha, ha. Present Kevin: Heart attacks are funny? Past Kevin: No – sorry. Didn’t mean that.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The long journey...Then I started having asthma attacks and the pump was added to my medication. A lung test showed up negative.... By chris371 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Similarities Between Asthma and COPD...This may be increased during asthma attacks or flare-ups to further obstruct airways.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Loneliness of COPD...It is difficult to grasp the panic that grips a person when they can’t get air.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Do I have COPD?...I still have bad asthma attacks sometimes. And there’s this saying I hear sometimes.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How I Recover From Panic Breathing...Tips on how to recover from panic breathing include using a pulse oximeter, pursed-lip breathing, using a rescue inhaler, and more.... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Headed to Arizona!...As we headed to the gas station to fill up, I almost had a panic attack thinking about our day's journey and asked Dave if he’d care if... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Together, they follow heart attack and stroke as the third most common cause of death from cardiovascular disease.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Organizing Medications for COPD...After our emergency, and her panic attack, we had a long talk with her. We learned a lot about living with new med routines.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD Lexicon: Pharmacology Terms To Know...Here are some of the basic terms regarding COPD pharmacology. These are small, handheld devices for inhaling medicine.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The COPD Mishaps That We Don’t Like To Talk About: Part 1...Back and forth, I went to get the groceries, and on my last trip in, I was so breathless that I had to stop right there in my tracks... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Top 12 COPD Comorbidities...When not treated it increases your risk for CAD, heart attacks, and strokes. But, it’s very treatable.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Rib Cramping...I don't know, I just know the pain was terrible. Well, everyone near me saw me double over and thought I was having a heart attack.... By carolcole1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Moving Forward With COPD...Since this virus attacks the lungs, we should all be using caution about going out into the big wide world.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What COPD Is Not...Between asthma attacks, lung function is normal or close to normal. It certainly can mimic COPD. It basically mimics a COPD flare-up.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Respiratory Conditions Linked to COPD...Infections that cause COPD attacks are also called “acute bronchitis.” A cold is an infection that is caused by a virus.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Not Only My Lungs Part II...It's a sharp pain and it feels worse when I touch it.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Learned From A Trip To The Emergency Room...Earlier that day, it was above 160 and accompanied by pain under my arm. ... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments