My Lovely 47-Year-Old Friend Died Yesterday.
We all know that we are not guaranteed another day on this earth, but it is so heartbreaking when someone […]
Yoga Is For Me..How About You?
As we have discussed in a previous post, exercise is very important for people with COPD. One of the goals […]
How to Enhance the Health Outcomes of COPD Patients VIA Medical Team
COPD is a complex disease and a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. It requires interprofessional care and the involvement […]
Today Was a Wonderful Breathing Day
I have not needed to use my oxygen all day today. I did not need to use it even while […]
What Does Preoxygenation or Load With Oxygen Mean?
We had a delightful session with Dr. Brian Carlin who is a Pulmonologist associated with Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh […]
What Is EFFORTS and Why Should I Care?
Emphysema and COPD Takes your breath away. This is mostly an email correspondence group. It is manned by people who […]
Why I Needed an Occupational Therapist
I joined the Right2Breathe Pulmonary Chat on that day just to see my old friends and be polite to Joe […]
When I Say Stop, I Mean Stop Right Now Or….
When a person with COPD says we need to stop, you must stop right then and there or a number […]
How Has the Pandemic Changed Your Smoking Habit?
The Pulmonary Education and Research foundation has published a study on smoking habits during the pandemic. The number of people […]
How Crochet Saved My Life
I did not realize that I was depressed, but I did not want to do anything. I told myself that […]