Editor’s Note You would never know it, but the three couples on the cover never met each other before this picture was taken! They share the bonds of having a loving relationship with their spouse and helping each other deal with lung disease. There are many types of love we have in…
Respiratory News We found the best title of a research paper ever: “They can’t bury you while you’re still moving: A review of the European Respira- tory Society statement on physical activity in COPD.” We think the title says it all! People with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) should keep moving. Exercise training for patients…
Answers to our Oxygen Quiz 1 Who discovered oxygen? Joseph Priestley didn’t actually isolate ox- ygen until August 1, 1774, when he heated some mercuric oxide powder and discovered that it gave off a gas that could reignite a glowing ember. . 2 What percentage of oxygen are you breathing in from room…
We Have Lost Two Great Advocates in the Fight against COPD Nick Jones, the leader of the Airheads, a Better Breathers support group in The Villages, FL, recently lost his fight against COPD. Since diagnosis, Nick spent the past 25 years dedicated to promoting COPD awareness and bringing attention to the lack of…
Crossword for Christmas by John Goodman RRT FAARC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ACROSS .1.Force per unit of surface area . 3 Used to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea Most efficient way to administer oxygen Labored breathing Act of…
Holidays with Chronic Lung Problems To keep your holidays as stress free as possible, remember to pace yourself and know your limitations. There should be no need to rush. Discuss your feelings and con- cerns with your family and friends so there are no misunderstandings when you decline an invitation because you do…
Let’s Talk Sarcoidosis! The Caring Voice Coalition (www. caringvoice.org) tells us about talk show host Dorothea Howard, who has lived with Sarcoidosis for 31 years. Her show, Let’s Talk Sarcoidosis, airs in parts of Maryland and Washington, DC, and is shared on YouTube. Dorothea wants people to be proactive in their own health…
How Rare Is Your Lung Disease by John R. Goodman, RRT FAARC How rare does a lung disease have to be so that it is actually called a “rare” lung disease? Let’s look at the lung diseases that most everyone has heard of first. COPD Probably the most common lung dis- ease today…
Is Your Inhaler Working for You A recent article by Dr. Lauren VanScoy on AboutHealth.com discusses five reasons your COPD inhalers may not be working for you. 1.New delivery mechanisms. There are dozens of different inhaler devices, all of which have slightly different mechanisms in the inhaler apparatus. Some devices require you to…
Christmas Came Early This Year (with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore) ‘Twas the night before rehab, When all through my habitat Not a creature was stirring, Not even a cat. I couldn’t imagine what my future would be, Hopelessly caught in the web of COPD Tubby and Joey stood guard by my bed,…