Mary Ultes

This is part 2 of "Documents Every COPDer Should Have. For part 1, click here. I have been asked several times what medical documents those of us with COPD should...

Editor's note: this is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I have been asked several times what medical documents those of...

The severity of COPD is normally determined by breathing tests. These tests are used to determine the stage of your COPD. There are 4 stages listed and accepted by medical...

So often I read in the groups of people being depressed and stressed due to the amount of exacerbation and infections their COPD has caused. Well, perhaps it's time you...

Having a chronic illness such as COPD can cause one to blame themselves for their disease. They feel guilty over things they did in the past such as smoking and...

When most people think of hospice, the first thing that enters their mind is death and dying with peace and dignity. I have been at death's door and seen the...

I live on Social Security. I have no other income, I don't get food stamps or low income housing. I am telling you this so you know you can eat...

Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Be sure to check out part 1, part 2, and part 3. When it comes to cooking, for people with...

Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Be sure to check out part 1, part 3, and part 4. I know it is very hard to maintain...

Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 4-part series. Be sure to check out part 2, part 3, and part 4. COPD is a challenging condition to live with...

When you are in mourning for the life you've lost to COPD, denial, disbelief and grief are the easiest emotions to deal with, but they can lead to the stronger...

The reaction to being diagnosed with COPD is as varied as the people that get COPD. Being diagnosed with COPD may cause feelings of denial, fear, anger, blame, guilt, confusion...

When you have COPD and become short of breath, you may feel the urgency to go to the bathroom or experience incontinence. It affects many of us with COPD and...

I do most of my traveling by car. A short trip or a long trip, I'm always prepared or I try to be, but even the best laid plans can...

If you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning if you want it to be successful and...

Just because you're on supplemental oxygen doesn't give you any reason not to get out and about. To the contrary, supplemental oxygen might give you the freedom to get out...