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
Preparing for Hotter Weather With COPD...Studies are showing that hotter temperatures alone may trigger COPD flare-ups.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Rewards of Quitting Smoking In a Nutshell...By quitting, you're showing your family and other young people that a life without cigarettes is not only healthy, but possible.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s Recipes...One day she came over, and I was showing off my house. She told me that the ammonia smell hurt her lungs, and she didn’t stay very long.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Many Choices Is a Good Thing...Moving on from inhalers, we also have biologics now showing promise for many in our community.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Encouraging, Uplifting, and Promising...But fate has a way of showing you a different road to walk.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Spring Has Sprung...This tree was so fragrant that I had to stay inside 24/7 until the flowering ended and beyond.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
It's Been A Year...I knew it was a tedious process, and she always talked about showing me. We just never did it. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Inhalers and Their Proper Use...By the end of the study, an increase in the proper use of inhalers was seen in older patients showing an overall higher adherence at the start of the... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tracking, Charting, and Planning Your Chronic Illness...Showing them the evidence that would help them understand how to help me made visits more productive.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
So Much Guilt Because of COPD...By following these suggestions, people can help keep their lungs and livers healthy, lowering their chances of getting pneumonia, cirrhosis of the liver... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Why Quitting Smoking Can Prolong Your Life...Still, despite its limitations, it’s a simple visual showing the natural progression of COPD over time, and the benefits of quitting smoking.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Let's Talk COPD...In 2011, 12.7 million adults over the age of 18 in the US alone were estimated to have COPD - with over 24 million adults showing evidence of impaired... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Testing for COPD - Part I: Imaging Tests...When I first started showing symptoms of breathing problems with bronchitis that lasted for over a month, my doctor took an x-ray of my chest.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha...Typing in “pulmonary rehabilitation” will bring up a number of exercises and someone is showing you what to do.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Loneliness of COPD...My grandson “walks” me through his room showing off his toys and my granddaughter and I have shared crafts together.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Questions COPD Patients Have at the Hospital...All I could do was stand beside her in my silence, showing her that way that I cared and had empathy for her.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Lung Cancer: What To Know...This is backed up by studies showing that about 50% of smokers develop COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Caring for Our Caregivers..., the snow shoveling (we live in the Northeast U.S.), the occasional plumbing fix (I can’t crawl under the sink anymore – thank goodness!)... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from Home...Many studies are showing that, with proper inhaler technique, inhalers work just as well as breathing treatments.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments