Life is full of obstacles that we need to overcome. Whether it be an obstacle in our career or personal life, success always comes from our ability to adapt to these circumstances and find a way past them. Thankfully, you never have to feel “alone” when it comes to facing these challenges. There’s no shame in relying on friends and family when times get tough, especially if it’s your health that’s at stake.
7 Barriers You Can Overcome with the Help of a Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Sep 25, 2020 10:47:45 AM / by Daniel Seter posted in Medication and Treatment, Portable Oxygen, portable oxygen concentrator, G5 oxygen concentrators, oxygen therapy, wellness goals, COPD education, COPD management, Respironics SimplyGo, Inogen One G5, Inogen, Caire Freestyle Comfort, Inogen One G3
How to Save Money and Create a Financial Plan with COPD
Sep 22, 2020 4:17:03 PM / by Daniel Seter posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, Portable Oxygen, Tips and Hacks, portable oxygen concentrator, G5 oxygen concentrators, oxygen therapy, COPD education, COPD management, Respironics SimplyGo, Inogen One G5, Caire Freestyle Comfort
Creating an effective financial plan is essential no matter who you are or what stage of life you’re in. According to brightplan.com, having organized financials can help you improve your confidence, peace of mind, and reach both long-term and short-term goals. However, if your life becomes complicated by a chronic condition like COPD, you might find that financial planning is a lot more time-consuming and less straightforward.
COPD Do's and Don'ts
Sep 22, 2020 10:12:21 AM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in Medication and Treatment, oxygen therapy, exercise, COPD education, wellness for seniors
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease otherwise known as COPD is a group of respiratory illnesses most commonly associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. This disease will damage the patient's lungs and it cannot be reversed.
That being said, there are many people who lead happy healthy lives and still deal with their COPD diagnosis everyday. You can as well, by adhering to the "dos and don’ts" in this article about living with COPD.
What is Peripheral Edema and Why is it a Concern for COPD Patients?
Sep 17, 2020 1:41:06 PM / by Daniel Seter posted in Medication and Treatment, diet, oxygen therapy, wellness goals, exercise, COPD education, COPD management, wellness for seniors
If you live with COPD, asthma, or a similar chronic condition, it can sometimes feel like you’re walking on eggshells. These diseases cause the lungs, airways, and other areas of the body to become very sensitive to “triggers” like air pollution, infection, injury, and more. In certain situations, even your pulmonary rehabilitation routine can exacerbate these symptoms; this is why it’s always important to keep your doctor informed about what you’re experiencing.
8 Surprising Ways that COPD Affects Women Worse Than Men: Tips for Managing the Risks and Challenges that Face Women with COPD
Sep 15, 2020 12:54:53 PM / by Devon Slavens posted in Tips and Hacks, diet, COPD education, COPD management
When it comes to sex and gender-related differences in COPD, women certainly seem to get the short end of the stick. Studies show that women not only tend to be more prone to getting COPD, but also suffer from worse symptoms, later diagnoses, and other COPD-related health problems more often than men.
What is COPD and Why is There No Cure?
Sep 6, 2020 4:27:03 PM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in portable oxygen concentrator, G5 oxygen concentrators, oxygen therapy, wellness goals, COPD education, COPD management, wellness for seniors
COPD is an umbrella term for a group of lung diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common conditions that contribute to COPD. Despite how wide spread the disease is and the invasive nature of its effects on people, little is known about a cure. That being said, there are many treatments that work to fight off symptoms so you can lead an active and health lifestyle.
In this article we will convey what COPD is and how if effects people, and why there is no cure. We will also discuss, that while there is no cure, how oxygen therapy has been proven to give people with COPD longer
COPD and Mild Cognitive Impairment: What Does This Respiratory Disease Mean for Your Brain
Sep 1, 2020 2:17:24 PM / by Ana Eyssimont posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, portable oxygen concentrator, COPD education, wellness for seniors
COPD is a chronic respiratory disease that impairs your breathing capabilities, and due to the deprivation of oxygen, the disease will affect other aspects of your life beyond the function of your lungs. If your body cannot process the oxygen in the air enough for your body, parts of your brain will, in some cases, be affected by this.
COPD & Lung Cancer: What's the Connection and How Can You Reduce Your Risk?
Aug 21, 2020 11:23:12 AM / by Devon Slavens posted in COPD, Medication and Treatment, wellness goals, COPD education, COPD management, wellness for seniors
COPD is a complicated disease that comes with a variety of extraneous health concerns, including an increased risk for several other serious diseases. One of those diseases is lung cancer, a condition that is quite different from COPD, but still linked to the chronic lung disease in numerous ways.
6 Things You Should Know if You're Diagnosed With Stage One COPD
Aug 12, 2020 4:39:53 PM / by Daniel Seter posted in Medication and Treatment, Respiratory Resource Center, diet, portable oxygen concentrator, oxygen therapy, wellness goals, exercise, COPD education, COPD management, wellness for seniors
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe one of two different respiratory ailments: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The former is characterized by swelling and inflammation of the bronchial tubes and the latter is characterized by damaged alveoli, the small air sacs in the lungs that are responsible for the transmission of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood.
COPD and Meditation: How to Practice Mindfulness With a Chronic Illness
Jul 28, 2020 10:05:18 AM / by Daniel Seter posted in COPD, Respiratory Resource Center, diet, wellness goals, exercise, COPD education, COPD management, wellness for seniors
In this fast-paced, busy world that we live in, it can be difficult to find the time or the means to practice mindfulness. From going to work to cooking dinner, dealing with family matters, and spending time with friends, we often don’t take the time to decompress and ensure that our thoughts and feelings are in line with what we’re trying to accomplish.


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