It's a common question... are COPD and asthma the same thing? Or does one lead to another? As a nurse, I've fielded this question quite a lot. And it comes up on both the HealthCentral asthma site and this one too.
The simple answer to both questions is a resounding "No!" There are many similarities between the two diseases. But there are also... Read more
When my mom was diagnosed with COPD and had to go on oxygen, she thought her traveling days were over, especially traveling by airplane. And to some extent, that seemed like a fair assessment... at least at first.
But, with the right oxygen supplier and due to some recent legal changes regarding air travel, it can still be possible to... Read more
This is the next post in an ongoing series on the 5-stage grieving process experienced by those caring for a person with COPD. Watching someone you love slowly shrink to a mere shadow of their former self is enough to trigger a powerful emotion that you may be ashamed of feeling. I'm talking about anger, and it's often the second stage in the... Read more
Once supplemental oxygen is prescribed for you or your loved one, you'll need to decide which of the 3 types of oxygen systems is right for you. There are advantages and disadvanatages to each of them.
Compressed Oxygen Gas Cylinders or Reservoirs
The traditional way to dispense oxygen was the large steel or newer aluminum... Read more
COPD is a progressive, chronic illness. That means that the person who has it will notice that their lung function slowly worsens over the months and years after their diagnosis. Depending on how timely that diagnosis is, the treatment plan may or may not be intensive.
COPD can be treated with lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and... Read more
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