Understanding Thirdhand Smoke...Cigarette smoke can linger for many months even after smoking has stopped.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Cancer: What To Know...This should explain ongoing efforts to educate about the dangers of smoking and the benefits of quitting.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
10 Ways to Slow the Progression of COPD...Quitting helps prevent further lung damage caused by inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
COPD: Is There a Link With Smoking and Alcohol?...ways drinking alcohol may have a negative impact on COPD: One study found that being diagnosed with a serious, chronic illness often leads to people quitting... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Another Smoking Story...For the first 6 months or so after quitting I felt pretty good.... By newguy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Blame Game...During my smoking days, I saw numerous commercials, and the kids brought things home from school telling parents to quit smoking. Did I listen?... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A COPD Diagnosis from Secondhand Smoke...My father wasn't the big smoker my mother was and he quit off and on until finally quitting.... By stephk35562 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD Lexicon: More Pharmacology Terms To Know...These are medicines to help you deal with the withdrawal symptoms from quitting nicotine.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Story of My COPD...You know how hard that is when you are quitting? I would take the oxygen off and sneak a cigarette with my daughter every once in a awhile.... By sweetness623 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPD...Quitting now will not repair the damage already done, but it can help prevent further damage.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Preventing COPD Flare-Ups...Quitting the smoking habit is the best way to improve the health of your lungs and prevent further damage.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Coping with copd...My doctor got real mad so I went back to smoking.... By Charlotte Solomo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
A Letter to Our Caregivers...That means things like taking prescribed medications; exercising; possible pulmonary rehab; and if they smoke, quitting the habit.... By michelle.vincent6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Exercise Suggestions and Hobbies...It keeps me moving and not sitting in place for very long.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Oxygen and me!...But sitting inside theater AC, I don’t need my oxygen and it’s a wonderful feeling breathing air directly through my nostrils.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
My Journey With Cigarettes...I remember my mother sitting beside me in bed, waiting for the doctor and smoking away. These were the days that we were born and lived in.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments63 comments
Indoor Fun for Everyone...Anytime you are sitting keep your arms and legs moving up and down and out and in. Try some sit-to-stands and do those neck and shoulders stretches.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thanks for Inviting Me...Of course, smoking for 30 years since the age of 13 was the real culprit!... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments40 comments
At The Onset Of COPD...While smoking is the number one cause of COPD, we need to realize that smoking is not the only cause or risk factor of COPD.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Strategies for Easier Daily Living With COPD...When I’m cooking, I do everything I can to make things a little easier.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments