Ask the Advocates: Withdrawing...Staying home brings comfort too - I have less chance of having something trigger an exacerbation or an allergic reaction.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 2...Too often there would be a trigger and I would start smoking again.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More Stable...But in some cases, they may be caused by exposure to some kind of trigger or environmental irritant. Other times, the cause is unknown.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Who Woke Up the Weather?...I have to question whether my COPD or asthma was being triggered by the heat and humidity outside or the cold and humidity inside. I'm not sure.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Furbabies Make the World Go Round...The dogs licking you can trigger a reaction as well.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Portable Oxygen Machine in Your Future?...The O2 output is triggered by an intake of breath through the nose and therefore uses less O2 than continuous O2 tanks.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
COPD and Self-Esteem...It also triggered my osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, which I know affect my breathing as well.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Time for the Home Remodel With COPD...Every day that they are here, allergies are triggered and my reactive airway comes to life. Eyes swell and I sob while feeling like I'm eating dust.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...It is well known that ulcers can be caused by stress, but stress can also be a critical trigger for those with irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, heartburn... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib Cramping...However, for some of our community members, rib cramps are actually triggered by twisting, reaching, or stretching too far, so first and foremost, be sure... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Spring Has Sprung...It triggered a few reactions and even exacerbations. I used to threaten to cut that tree down.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPD...Keep in mind, too, that smoking can trigger an exacerbation, or flare-up of your COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cough With COPD: What's Normal and What's Not?...While a cough can be bothersome, and can occasionally trigger shortness of breath temporarily, it should not be constant.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Confessions of a Crazy COPD Cat Lady...Tigers, gotta love 'em.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)...I think that’s what triggered the strange response. I think they only heard Covid. My husband took me to the hospital and went in with me.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Best Place to Live in the Winter...Allergies trigger my COPD. We adjust the inside temperatures in the house as needed.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Acupuncture...These include those who are pregnant, as acupuncture has the potential to trigger labor.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Living With COPD...But by avoiding exposure to irritants that can trigger flare-ups, people living with COPD can stay healthier and reduce their risk of exacerbations.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Mental Health Myths and Facts...A stressful job or grief may be a trigger for some, while trauma might be for others.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Metabolic Conditions Linked to COPD...Eating can make the person feel even more out of breath or trigger coughing.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later