What Are Your Thoughts on Zephyr® Valves?When Zephyr® Valves emerged as a promising innovation, I was quick to document their potential in an article. Over time, I've heard...reactions27comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 1)The other day I was talking to my husband about some ailment that was new. I think at the time I was...reactions8comments
Redefining Being a KarenWhen my mom met Karen at the last job she had in early 2000, she found in Karen a funny, supportive, younger...reactions2comments
6 Tips to Ensure Accuracy in Your Pulse Oximeter ReadingsPulse oximeters serve as essential tools for monitoring oxygen levels. Yet, like any device, they can encounter occasional issues, leading to inaccurate...reactions4comments
Beyond My ExistenceThis morning I awoke to my 3-month-old puppy pulling at my hair. The light tugs caused me to smile. It was time...reactionscomments
COPD and Risk for Heart DiseaseDealing with COPD can come with a lot of challenges. For many people, heart disease is one of the biggest issues they...reactions2comments
Finding Deals on Mobility Devices and SuppliesThroughout your journey with COPD, you will no doubt spend a great deal of money on medicine and supplies to assist you...reactions3comments
Useful Items I Keep in My COPD To-Go BagI don't know about you, but ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 (genetic cause of COPD) and started using inhalers and...reactions47comments
Traveling by Train With COPDIn the past, I have written an article about air travel with COPD but today I'd like to talk about train travel...reactions2comments
Pride, Humility, and COPDIt begins when others see that you're not as energetic or that you move more slowly. My mother's complaint was that she...reactions4comments
Is a Maintenance Dose of Antibiotics Good for a COPD Patient?I have never been on a maintenance dose of antibiotics myself, but I know many who have. I have heard many praise...reactions9comments
Dos and Don’ts of Rescue InhalersLike many in our community, I couldn't imagine life without my trusty rescue inhaler. Over the 35 years I've been dealing with...reactions21comments
The Benefits of Hospice Care for COPD PatientsWhen I was growing up, my grandmother was abruptly diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, which rapidly declined in a matter of weeks. The...reactions4comments
Getting Diagnosed With BronchiectasisI was just told I have a condition called bronchiectasis. According to The American Lung Association, bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition...reactions5comments
Earning Extra IncomeThe last thing you may want in the flurry of the COPD mix is extra responsibility while having to make an income...reactions1comment
Let’s Look Into Our FutureLet's dive into the future. A future where living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) takes a turn for the better. My...reactions5comments
Your "Unusual" Symptoms with COPDMost people living with COPD are well aware of, and have much experience with, the common symptoms that come along with it...reactions4comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
Does the Word Hospice Scare You?When most people think of hospice, the first thing that enters their mind is death and dying with peace and dignity. I...reactions5comments
Inhalers and Their Proper UseToo often, I seem to read about "inhaler abuse." A recent study cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine stated, "Inhaled...reactions13comments
