So You're Having SurgeryNo one relishes the idea of surgery, but at times it’s unavoidable. Now add the fact that you have COPD and your...reactions24comments
10 Ways to Slow the Progression of COPDChronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) is often described as a disease that progresses over time. The good news is that this progression...reactions11comments
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
Breathing Easy Through the SeasonsIt feels like not long ago, the bitter cold of winter was the major discussion. Think about it: we all have some...reactions5comments
Coping With Life’s Difficulties in a COPD WorldTo me, a COPD world is a world where there is a COPD health focus. Frequently, we are reminded that we have...reactionscomments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! Is that all...reactionscomments
Love, Adaptation, and COPDOn August 22, 2003, I married my best friend. I worked in the ambulance service while he was in the police force...reactions15comments
The Challenge of the Garbage Bags: They Take My Breath AwayMy husband went shopping and bought a generic brand of garbage bags, that the package said were unscented. I got a sore...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory InfectionsWhen it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu...reactions8comments
Learning to Cope: Making Lifestyle ChangesMost people with chronic lung diseases don’t walk around saying, “Woe is me!” We don’t do that. We make adjustments and we...reactions2comments
Trying To Quit Smoking? Never Quit QuittingSo you tried quitting. You quit cold turkey. You tried a medicine like Chantix. You tried working with your doctor. You quit...reactions5comments
COPD ComorbiditiesYou have likely heard me say before that we are unique in our own diseases because we have other health conditions, medications...reactions27comments
Managing COPD: A Guide to Community Support and Daily LivingWhether it's learning about oxygen therapy, adapting to lifestyle changes, or just finding joy in the small moments of life, our community...reactions2comments
Why Did I Become A Respiratory Therapist?The question I'm often asked is, “Why did you become a respiratory therapist?” There's no simple answer, but the pivotal point that...reactions4comments
Why I Became a Respiratory Therapist“Hi. My name is John. I’m a respiratory therapist. What is your last name?” That’s the typical way I introduce myself to...reactions4comments
10 More Things Not to Say to Someone Living With COPDFour years ago, I wrote a post called “Things Not To Say To Someone Living With COPD.” I received many great responses...reactions37comments
What To Say to Someone Who Has Been Diagnosed With COPDI will be honest with you. When someone is diagnosed with a disease, it's not easy for me to come up with...reactions2comments
How Do You Feel About the Word “COPDer”?At my work, we often refer to our COPD patients as “COPDers.” It seems to be a term that is often used...reactions40comments
Your COPD Dream TeamMy favorite team of all time was the Chicago Bulls of 1995-1996. They became the first team to win 70 regular season...reactions5comments
COPD Moments That Can Be Avoided and How to Prevent ThemA gallant is a person living with COPD who does everything right. While we all aspire to be gallant COPD patients, most...reactions10comments
