by Catch Your Breath 60 | Mar 19, 2023 | Weekly Blog Post
One of the common causes of steroid bruising and skin tears is from using an inhaled puffer for COPD, like Symbicort, Spiriva, Advair and the newer ones like Breo, Trelegy or Anoro also contain prednisone. Most inhalers contain a steroid to help open and relax your...
by Catch Your Breath 60 | Feb 26, 2023 | Weekly Blog Post
Last Tuesday Tea Time http://YouTube.com/@CatchYourBreath60 we discussed that it is OK not to be OK. Having a chronic illness such as COPD and Arthritis are inflammatory diseases. This means that your body retaliates by swelling and this swelling can effect every part...
by Catch Your Breath 60 | Jan 21, 2023 | Weekly Blog Post
Last week on Tea Time @YouTube.com/@CatchYourBreath60 the discussion was about management of your shortness of breath. We know that shortness of breath will be our constant passenger in everything we do. Although it is debilitating when shortness of breath happens, we...
by Catch Your Breath 60 | Aug 31, 2022 | Weekly Blog Post
When You Are Out of Spoons, Have a Wind-Down Routine Don’t just turn off the tv and head to bed, especially after watching the news. Turn off the TV at least an hour before bedtime. No Cell Phones or Social Media for 1 Hour Before Bed Its also time to...
by Catch Your Breath 60 | Aug 24, 2022 | Weekly Blog Post
In light of the the season and your chronic illness, there is a good chance that because of factors outside our control, we could end up at the Emergency department. Often you will probably be a guest staying for a few days. I decided to pre-pack my bag because in an...