... You can invite anyone with whom you feel a genuine connection, whether it’s shared experiences or a similar sense of humor. Expanding your team is a fantastic way to meet new people and foster a vibrant, supportive community. There’s no right or wrong way to build your team — it’s all about what feels right for you. 7. ...
Getting Started on MyCOPDTeam
... You can invite anyone with whom you feel a genuine connection, whether it’s shared experiences or a similar sense of humor. Expanding your team is a fantastic way to meet new people and foster a vibrant, supportive community. There’s no right or wrong way to build your team — it’s all about what feels right for you. 7. ...
... Once she got out, she had a CT scan and was told she has emphysema. With that diagnosis, life changed. Gardening, walking the dogs, and other activities she enjoys have become quite challenging. Family and friends have difficulty understanding. ...
Finding Friendship on MyCOPDTeam
... Once she got out, she had a CT scan and was told she has emphysema. With that diagnosis, life changed. Gardening, walking the dogs, and other activities she enjoys have become quite challenging. Family and friends have difficulty understanding. ...
How do you like to spend the few moments where you feel "normal?"
... Abruptly, the life we had before diagnosis vanishes. It’s the beginning of a new life path managing COPD.Stages of GriefIf diagnosis is like falling off a cliff, then grappling with this new reality is like going through the stages of grief. The concept of the five stages of grief was introduced by Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in 1969. ...
Finding a New Normal: Living With COPD
... Abruptly, the life we had before diagnosis vanishes. It’s the beginning of a new life path managing COPD.Stages of GriefIf diagnosis is like falling off a cliff, then grappling with this new reality is like going through the stages of grief. The concept of the five stages of grief was introduced by Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in 1969. ...
... Getting a COPD diagnosis can be a long and bumpy road for some people. We surveyed MyCOPDTeam members from Australia and New Zealand about their experiences of becoming diagnosed with COPD. ...
What A COPD Diagnosis Is Like (Infographic)
... Getting a COPD diagnosis can be a long and bumpy road for some people. We surveyed MyCOPDTeam members from Australia and New Zealand about their experiences of becoming diagnosed with COPD. ...
... Anxiety or not, asthma still kills a lot of people.Honestly, how could any person with severe breathing problems not have at least a little anxiety?This guest post was written by Stephen Gaudetand is posted here with permission. Stephen is a respiratory therapist, breathing advocate, lab rat, and marathon walker. ...
Anxiety and Breathlessness – Guest Post by a Respiratory Therapist
... Anxiety or not, asthma still kills a lot of people.Honestly, how could any person with severe breathing problems not have at least a little anxiety?This guest post was written by Stephen Gaudetand is posted here with permission. Stephen is a respiratory therapist, breathing advocate, lab rat, and marathon walker. ...
... Had to join a quit group online but I didn't give in. (I had a couple pretty tough days.)" Did you OR are you still trying to quit smoking? Have you identified your triggers? Share in the comments below or directly on MyCOPDTeam. ...
How to Beat Triggers That Make You Crave a Cigarette
... Had to join a quit group online but I didn't give in. (I had a couple pretty tough days.)" Did you OR are you still trying to quit smoking? Have you identified your triggers? Share in the comments below or directly on MyCOPDTeam. ...
... Imaging Tests Chest X-rays and CT scans provide images of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to determine any damage and signs of COPD versus another disease. Chest X-Ray X-rays can help identify whether or not you have emphysema, pneumonia, or other lung conditions. ...
How Is COPD Diagnosed? Diagnostic Tests and More
... Imaging Tests Chest X-rays and CT scans provide images of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to determine any damage and signs of COPD versus another disease. Chest X-Ray X-rays can help identify whether or not you have emphysema, pneumonia, or other lung conditions. ...
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