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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How to: Beginner Tai Chi in 6 MovesFollow along on this 'How-to: Beginners Tai Chi in 6 moves' class. It is an ancient form of movement that anyone can...reactions2comments
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
Moving Mom in With COPD If you’ve read my post 'When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking', it’s clear that we all felt like it was...reactions3comments
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
When Your Kids Tell You to Quit SmokingWe were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids...reactions3comments
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
Favorite Products for Dry Mouth with COPDEveryone has their favorite products for a dry mouth with COPD, and there are many to choose from. Mom battled the symptoms...reactions13comments
Can COPD Cause Choking?Mom and I were enjoying a cup of coffee one morning when she started coughing. It started as a tickle, and then...reactions9comments
What are the best treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?What are the best treatments for Peripheral Artery Disease or PAD? Please list pros and cons....reactions3replies
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
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
