by Marianne Drevna | Mar 13, 2023 | COPD, Uncategorized
Those living with COPD and their caregivers must be well-informed about COVID-19 and variants of the virus. For up-to-date information on COVID variants, Visit CDC’s COVID Data Tracker:U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). People with COPD are...
by Marianne Drevna | Jan 30, 2021 | Managing Lung Disease, The Lungs, Uncategorized
There have been so many things we’ve had to postpone, do less of and in some cases give up doing altogether due to the coronavirus. There is no doubt that it has been a challenge for everyone. But if you suffer from a chronic lung disease and your doctor has ordered...
by Marianne Drevna | Oct 30, 2020 | COPD, Uncategorized
By: Marianne Drevna, BS, LRCP If you have been diagnosed with COPD then you’re very familiar with just how much it can affect your everyday life. If you haven’t been diagnosed or don’t know someone who has then you may be wondering what you actually need to be AWARE...
by Marianne Drevna | Jul 23, 2020 | Education
Anxiety is a common occurrence for people with chronic lung diseases and it makes sense. If you’ve never had to gasp for your next breath or stop and sit down after walking just a few steps then you cannot begin to understand the feelings that accompany it. Not being...
by Marianne Drevna | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Oxygen is a life saver but can also be extremely dangerous we have create an oxygen safety “DO” and “DO NOT” list. Remember that oxygen is a drug, very flammable and is only to be used as prescribed and directed by your doctor. Oxygen Safety DO NOT: Change the oxygen...
