The Possible Link Between COPD and Allergies...Although, they have yet to find any evidence showing a similar link between allergies and COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 2)...I was out shoveling snow in the storm the other day (11/15/18) and when my wife came home, she was ready to kill me.... By KevinDavitt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Attitude Adjustments...When you are actively present and showing grace, you are proving that you not only love him/her unconditionally, but you are showing that you are truly... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is COPD Risk Determined During Childhood?...Adequate asthma treatment for all people with asthma is also important in lowering future risk for COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
DNR or AND: What You Need to Know...These were sobering thoughts for me. I thought of the logistics of what and how my family would manage or not manage in its aftermath.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Aortic Stenosis and COPD...Doctors have done studies showing that people with AS should be tested for COPD.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are COPD Flare-Ups?...It does this by showing what we call early warning signs and symptoms. Your doctor can help you learn them.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Indoor Fun for Everyone...The air is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the gardens are wrapping up and showing off their harvest.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
At The Onset Of COPD...• Chest X-Ray can show emphysema as well as showing lung cancer, pneumonia, other lung illnesses and even congestive heart failure.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Lower Body Workout Routine...Lowering and relaxing my shoulders helps relax the muscles in my neck, allowing me to breathe easier. Here is my lower body exercise routine.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Fans, Breezes, And Cool Air...Well, there seems to be some evidence showing that a breeze may open airways. There was a study I saw long ago, and one of which I have lost.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Transplant – Part 1...cough” on and off for years and I’d noticed I was having grave difficulty doing fairly simple chores I had no problem with before – mowing the grass, shoveling... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
What Can I Eat?...I began lowering my carbohydrate intake and reading labels.... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Sleeping: Recliner vs Bed...So how can we duplicate the rising and lowering of our bed? It can be done with pillows such as a body pillow or a wedge pillow.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Acute Exacerbations...This can help you know what steps to take if you start showing signs.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Be Kind - Always...I’d like to think of myself as showing appreciation. I’m pretty sure I do.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Strong Smells Can Cause Shortness of Breath...You probably have that one uncle that always covers himself in half of a bottle of cologne before showing up at a family function. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Differences Between an Asthma and COPD Diagnosis...However, the best test for diagnosing is a PFT showing persistent airflow limitation. So, diagnosing both diseases are similar in many ways.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Day at the Park With the Boys...It improves my mental health by lowering my depression and chasing that ‘poor me’ attitude. Suddenly, and just for a bit, I felt normal again.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 2)...What a difference lowering my shoulder made to my overall breathing. Before we began, we did some breathing and warm-up exercises.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments