Being Weaned Off a Breathing Machine (Ventilator)

When it’s time to try breathing without the ventilator, the care team goes through a process to make sure it’s safe and the person is as comfortable as possible. This sheet can help you understand how it’s done.

Insomnia When You Have a Newborn

Parents with newborns may have insomnia. You may be feeding your baby every few hours during the night and day. You may not be able to fall asleep when your baby is napping.

Eating a Vegan Diet

A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet. It includes only foods that come from plants. It includes fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, seeds, and nuts.

COPD: Coping With Fatigue

When you have COPD, it is common to feel tired. This is known as fatigue. Learn the cause, symptoms, treatment, self-care tips, and when to contact your doctor.

COPD: Wheezing and Chest Tightness

When you have COPD, it is common to have wheezing and chest tightness. Learn more about these COPD symptoms, including treatment and self-care tips.

COPD: Coping With Mucus

When you have COPD, you may have extra mucus. Learn about coping with extra mucus, including treatment and self-care tips.

COPD: Chronic Coughing

When you have COPD, you may have a cough that won’t go away. This is called a chronic cough.