Stages and Ages of COPD...We are all curious about the stages and ages of our progressive disease.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
The Silent Suffering: When COPD Meets Lack of Understanding...Our disease is progressive, and currently, there is no chance of a cure.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
My Experience With Being Intubated...Because COPD is a progressive disease, this stage won’t last forever. After that attack, my symptoms began in earnest.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Human Service Animal...I come from a family that aggressively disliked the medical profession (yes I know, odd) IF an injury didn’t involve a broken bone or excessive bleeding... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Pre-COPD?..., "How can we prevent pre-COPD from progressing to COPD?" "What are the best strategies for diagnosing it?" and "What treatment suits them best?"... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ Allergies...Emphysema is a progressive disease. However, symptoms can be minimized with treatment. They have airways that are chronically inflamed.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Home NIV for COPD May Prolong Life...COPD is a progressive, incurable disease that causes permanent damage to the lungs over time.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The 4th of July...Multiple logistic regression analysis showed significant associations between COPD admission rates and socio‐economic status, smoking rates and remoteness... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meditation for Better Breathing...The medical profession is becoming more aware of the positive benefits of meditation.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Let's Talk COPD...Nor did I know I had an incurable lung illness that was progressive, and that in time I would become more breathless.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People....Not realizing that many with a progressive illness hide their illness and put on a face. Even though inside feeling ill.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fatigue: The Silent Symptom...Because of the progressive damage COPD causes the lungs, the air sacs are hindered in their ability to absorb the oxygen you breathe, causing diminished... By Stephanie Huston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The Person Behind the Illness...The traits I needed for that profession are still with me. I love details and I love to research.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Health Risks Associated With COPD...Some say I have bronchitis and not COPD, but some don't realize that COPD is one umbrella term for progressive lung diseases.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Some Days Are Worse Than Others...Sometimes I don’t even realize that the weather makes me scared that my symptoms are progressing and I am losing control.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
What's My Purpose Now?...That profession combined my love of writing, photography, and travel. I thought it was perfect for me. That dream gave me drive and purpose.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Managing COPD With Other Illnesses...It is also easy to think that your disease is progressing when it might be something else.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
If I Had Known Then What I Know Now...COPD is a progressive disease that gets worse every day. I heard that voice in my head urging me to get checked out.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Questions COPD Patients Have at the Hospital...This is important, as now you know that you have it, you are at this stage, and so this is what actions you should take to prevent it from By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Finding Hope and Making Peace With COPD...Learning that it is a progressive disease with no cure can make it hard to have hope for your future.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments