Lessons Learned in COPD Management...I feel these are the most important lessons I have learned in the past seven years. They are human and have stressful jobs.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Seasonal Anxiety...Do you experience seasonal anxiety? How do you get through it?... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Fire Season and COPD...Fire season is almost upon us.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD and the Flu: What's New for 2018-19?...And with fall, comes a renewed focus on the next flu season.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving The Holidays...The end of each year brings on seasonal festivities with lots of visiting and socializing.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Learning to Breathe Right is the Hardest of All...Reasons why we should learn, as hard as it is, as soon as we are able.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments71 comments
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPD...For that reason, you need to get a new flu shot every year.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
20 Reasons Why COPD Awareness Matters...I’m going to give you 20 reasons why COPD awareness matters: What are some reasons you think COPD awareness matters?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD and Christmas Melancholy...Anxiety aside, there are real reasons to be concerned about our sadness at Christmas time.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Alternative Quit Smoking Methods - Do They Work?...Supplements are very popular these days, with people taking them for all sorts of health reasons.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
If I Have COPD, Should I Be Tested to See if it’s Genetic (Alpha-1)?...Let me share a few reasons why I think that answer should be...YES!... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly fa la la la la…...Person "M" turns the TV off, as a tear runs down her cheek. She knows this time of the year, with all of the holidays, is supposed to be special... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Respiratory Rehab Lessons Learned...Some of the many lessons I learned include: Despite the program similarities, the very essence of the program’s success is often determined by those... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Clouds...I read. A lot. I used to have a 90-minute commute by train to my job - both ways - and I might read 2 or 3 paperback pulp fiction... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Avoiding Flu Season Like The Plague...Wouldn't it be nice if we could all live in giant bubbles during cold & flu season?... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tracking, Charting, and Planning Your Chronic Illness...There seemed to be no reason for this "event."... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
10 Triggers to Avoid this Christmas Season...Christmas season is upon us. There’s so much fun to have this time of year.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD and Liver Disease - Could One Be Causing the Other?...This is something I will be sure to mention to all my doctors when they are examining me for other reasons.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How a Pet Can Help You Stay Healthier...Experts will tell you there are many reasons to not own a pet if you have COPD. These reasons are definitely worth listening to.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying to Stay Healthy This Winter...Some are good to take all year long, while others are just for the season.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments