Looking Forward to a Brighter Future...It may seem like such a simple thing, but when you have COPD your body is definitely affected by the seasons.... By Liana Collet3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD and Flu...Peak flu season is upon us.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vaccinations...Getting a flu vaccine any time during flu season will provide immunity.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Could Aspirin Make Your COPD Less Severe?...But it is also used as an antiplatelet drug and in that capacity is used to prevent stroke and other circulatory disorders.... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...There may also be cost-effective options that do not require insurance.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Showering, Personal Hygiene & COPD...Most of us with COPD end up showering and taking care of personal hygiene at night or in the middle of the day because mornings are spent like a... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments62 comments
The Importance of Taking Care of YOU...Where you turn for support is a personal thing. Some people have a large, loving family or circle of friends they can lean on.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Why?...Tell them you want your money back, you got a defective model.” Back in my infancy, it cost $100.00 for adoption.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Expert Answers: COPD and Himalayan Salt Lamps?...This is a very subjective view and may be extremely personal but certainly not applicable to everyone.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
New Compound May Make Rescue Inhalers Work Better...It could also make it more effective. It makes it stay in your system and last longer. Because it is more effective this way, less of it is... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Follow-Up Appointments and Their Importance With COPD...It's important that he or she knows how your illness is affecting your mental wellbeing.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
FeaturedSummer or Spring...Do you have seasons affect COPD? What season do you like best, spring or summer?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
The Possible Link Between COPD and Allergies...Although, subsequent studies showed otherwise: COPD may cause nasal and sinus disorders even in the absence of allergies.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What Should I Do During a Flare-up?...Then there is the cold and flu season, affecting the healthy and the weak. When a flare-up happens, what should you do?... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Dos and Don'ts for COPD Inhalers...Inhaled COPD medications are safe and effective, when used properly.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lung Hyperinflation in COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) often show signs of hyperinflated lungs.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What Does it Mean if I Am an Alpha-1 Carrier ?...Alpha-1 carriers can get just as sick as regular Alphas with two defective genes and pass the gene on because of their one defective gene.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...In the United States, RSV infection rates tend to spike in the fall, winter, and spring, during typical cold and flu seasons.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Flu Shot Debate...It is a personal choice, and as long as that person is not around everyday, there are other precautions that you can take.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments