Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation...Or that it was progressive. Knew nothing about COPD, and being in the then mild stage never gave it much thought.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Pithy HIstory Of Oxygen: Part II...This information eluded the medical profession. But, as noted above, they were closing in on this truth.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?...It is a progressive disease, which means it gets worse over time.... By American Lung Association4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stem Cell Therapy for COPD: What You Need to Know...But research is progressing and more clinical trials are being developed each year.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
New Lungs!...And since COPD is progressive, we’re hoping it’s just a matter of time before I make the list and a donor is sought.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
How to Tell if You're Getting Enough Oxygen...Noticing that you have the symptoms of not getting enough oxygen can be a sign that your COPD is progressing, that your treatment plan is not working or... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
What is Sarcoidosis?...The disease progressive very slowly, so the prognosis for those in stages 1-3 is very good.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Why Did I Become A Respiratory Therapist?...Engaging in a conversation about my aspirations, I learned more about the profession and found it resonated with me.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Is COPD Terminal – Am I Going to Die?...How long you survive will depend on your actions because although COPD is progressive that progress, providing you do not smoke, is very slow.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Same Devil, Different Levels - Same Level, Different Devils...There are 4 stages listed and accepted by medical profession as the standard by which symptoms of your COPD are measured.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Year Was 1987: My 30 Years with COPD...I did not know then that COPD was progressive. It could be said in that in 1987 my ignorance was complete.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How to Talk With Your Doctor About COPD...COPD is classified into 4 progressive stages.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Down the Rabbit Hole...We have to work very hard at staying healthy to slow this disease from progressing. “It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.”... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What Is Bronchiectasis?...Plus, bronchiectasis is a progressive disease just like COPD. Of course, it may also be due to the fact that COPD may cause bronchiectasis.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Russell Winwood...It’s progressive and it kills over 3 million people every year.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Be Careful. Be Happy but In Control....Living proof that despite being a progressive illness, we can live very many years with COPD.I was prescribed oxygen for mobility nearly five years ago... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 2)...You know, COPD is progressive and you know people ultimately die from it. But you know I'm probably somewhere between three and four (stage).... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life - Part 2...COPD may be progressive and incurable at this time.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Anxiety with COPD: The Physical Effects...My favorite is progressive muscle relation. Some days I didn't eat at all, or only ate one meal.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Death and Dying: Part 4...Things were progressing. Phlegm was closing the back of my dad's throat. He couldn't breathe. He couldn't talk.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments