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COPD Foundation Blog Voted One of Healthline.com’s Best COPD Blogs! 23 Aug 2013 | 09:13 pm
We are excited and proud to announce that for the second year in a row, our COPD Foundation blog made Healthline.com’s top COPD blogs list! What’s also exciting is they included two of our other websi...
Should I Purchase a POC Online? 15 Aug 2013 | 12:23 am
Dear COPD Coach, I am unable to get approved through Medicare for a portable oxygen concentrator. I was looking to purchase a used unit on the internet. What do I need to worry about when buying one ...
Pulmonary Rehab Helped Him Turn His Life Around 12 Aug 2013 | 11:55 pm
At one time, Sylvester Catherman could barely walk 300 feet without having to sit down. Today, he is 45 pounds lighter, and bikes 18 miles 2-3 times a week on a trail near his home in central Pennsylv...
Is it Safe for Me to Fly? 8 Aug 2013 | 01:57 am
Dear COPD Coach, I have COPD but do not yet require supplemental oxygen. I am planning to fly to visit my son. The flight is scheduled to be two legs, one lasting 1 hour and the other two hours. Th...
I’m Stuffed Up – What Should I Do? 2 Aug 2013 | 12:00 am
Dear COPD Coach, I have a real problem bringing up mucous. The worst time seems to be in the morning. I have a couple questions: Is this common with COPD and what is the best way to get rid of the mu...
Exercises for People with COPD 30 Jul 2013 | 09:24 pm
You may think that because you have COPD, you shouldn’t exert yourself. But exercise has many payoffs, such as helping your body use oxygen better, which could help your COPD symptoms. Also, it can st...
Mind Over Matter 20 Jul 2013 | 12:33 am
Kim Lynch says when she was diagnosed with COPD 10 years ago, she thought it was a death sentence. Today, Lynch, 42, says it’s “mind over matter” and lives her life with COPD, not being burdened by it...
I’m Scared… Is There Hope? 18 Jul 2013 | 09:40 pm
Dear COPD Coach I have just been diagnosed with COPD. The doctor told me that I am going to die within five years and I just can’t stop crying. I am really scared and don’t know what will happen to my...
A Letter from the COPD Coach 11 Jul 2013 | 01:35 am
Dear Coaches Corner “Ask The Expert” Readers, We really appreciate all of the letters and comments we have gotten through the letters we are posting. For this week, instead of responding to one of yo...
Will Exercise Improve My Oxygen Saturation? 3 Jul 2013 | 09:17 pm
Dear COPD Coach I know it is important to have a regular exercise program to improve breathing, and that pulmonary rehabilitation is a great way of exercising. Will my exercising also improve my oxyge...
