Organizing Medications for COPDMom wanted to remain as independent as possible. She enjoyed having our support, but didn’t want to be a burden. The first...reactions2comments
Bloated Belly With COPDWhen mom had a bloated belly with COPD, her skin felt tight and stretched. I remember how she would make a joke...reactions28comments
The Summer Slump With COPD and How to Beat ItSummertime has a certain feel that brings on memories of my mom. All of my mom’s friends called her Tootsie. She lived...reactions7comments
5 Tips for Managing Depression With COPDMy mom was an open book. Whatever she was going through, those close to her knew about it. She spoke in plain...reactionscomments
Nose Dryness With Supplemental OxygenSometimes mom had nose dryness with supplemental oxygen for COPD. Then the cannula would irritate it and make things worse. Her skin...reactions34comments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPDMy sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in...reactions8comments
Increasing Your Pulse Oxygen Levels With COPDAfter my mom’s diagnosis, we were all trying to learn how we could help support her health. After learning about pulse oximetry...reactions15comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?When mom was diagnosed with COPD, us kids were clueless about what she was going to need. I started a list of...reactions4comments
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPDI’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the...reactions3comments
Easy Tai Chi With COPDMany tai chi classes seem complex and involve a lot of fancy moves. This easy tai chi with COPD class includes simple...reactions2comments
When COPD Affects Your FamilyMom used to say that we put the fun in dysfunctional. When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny. Oh...reactionscomments
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?I was living out of state when mom called. She had not been diagnosed with COPD yet but was having chronic health...reactions3comments
Causes and Treatment for Hyperinflated Lungs with COPDIt was shocking to hear the diagnosis of COPD. We always thought mom’s pain was from her gall bladder surgery, so the...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Prevent Choking with COPDWhen mom began to choke more easily after her diagnosis with lung inflammation, I was concerned. For one thing, she was alone...reactions26comments
Humidity and COPD The high humidity in our home state make life hard for people who have symptoms of lung problem. My mom never thought of...reactions7comments
Reversing Roles with COPD Most of us know about children who care for aging parents, and how we switch roles later in life. In our case...reactions3comments
Is Your House Toxic?After living with COPD for a few years, mom had her routine down. However, when I came home for a visit, it...reactions13comments
COPD and New HobbiesWhen mom was frustrated with feeling cooped up, she used hobbies to keep happy with her COPD. Some were expensive and involved...reactions12comments
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s RecipesMama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes...reactions11comments
Generations of Smoking in My FamilyThere are several generations of smoking in my family, and recently, it brought up a lot of emotions. See, I found a...reactionscomments
