How to Build More Sympathy for COPDSometimes when a person is sick, we find it easy to show love and compassion. Other times, trying to understand what a person is going through with their health issues... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
When You Can’t Afford COPD MedicationThe cost of medications and inhalers for COPD can be steep if you are on a limited income. I was Mom’s caregiver before Medicare kicked in to help pay for... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Top 5 Health Benefits of Magnesium and COPDWhen you have lung and breathing problems with COPD, sometimes getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals is a problem. One mineral that is especially crucial is magnesium. You... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Video: Benefits of Pursed Mouth Breathing In this video, I discuss what the benefits of pursed mouth breathing are. If you have been breathing shallow breaths, or panting, it could prevent you from getting the oxygen... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Three Part Breath ExerciseThe three part breath exercise helps build spinal strength, core strength, and helps expand the diaphram. Learn an easy technique that helps you to push stale air out of your... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Pursed Mouth Breathing Exercise Now you will know the best posture for pursed mouth breathing. It aids in expanding your chest and developing core strength. We start off by noticing your natural breath pace... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Video: Happy Holiday Mindful MomentGetting through the holiday family times without stress or anxiety was practically impossible after the diagnosis of COPD. There came a time when we had to let go of the... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 C's of COPD AwarenessThree C's that can help you cope with COPD are connection, communication, and courage. It's important to stay connected with every person on your medical team including your primary care... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Stages of Grief with COPDPoor mama. Getting through the stages of grief with COPD was hard on her. She had such an infectious laugh. Her heart was so full that it seemed like her... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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, reversing roles with COPD came early. It was... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Don’t Judge Me with COPD I can’t tell you how many times my mom cried out those words. The problem was, she was only saying them to me – in private – because it was... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Video: Pursed Mouth BreathingLearning how to use pursed mouth breathing was something mom and I did together. Over time, it became a very valuable tool to help her increase her lung capacity, get... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Removing Humidity From the Home for COPDWatching out for humidity wasn’t one of the things we though about when mom was first diagnosed with chronic lung disease. As time went on, we came to understand that... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Scared to Talk about COPDAfter leaving the doctor’s office the day mom was officially diagnosed, we kind of made a “not so official” pact: She asked me not to talk to my siblings about... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Remedies for Surviving Wildfires and Dust Storms with COPD Mom liked to feel like she had things under control. With COPD, she did her best to keep her environment where the air was safe and easy to breathe. Some... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Getting Diagnosed with COPDGetting diagnosed with COPD is usually not a sudden thing. I can remember sitting in the living room of my mom’s house when I was a young adult (and a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 news about lung pain was a relief in... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Emotions with COPDMom was an emotional powerhouse. She had a quick smile, and burst into laughter easily. Because she had strong emotions, they could also be overwhelming, especially if she became discouraged... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 moving away, but I know that the summer... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Pharmacist Almost Killed My MomCaller ID told her it was grandma, but the constricted breath didn’t allow my mom to speak. She hit speed dial, and hoped for a miracle. My daughter talked gently... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
