You Need to Know Before Being AdmittedMany of us have had to have extra care lately and have been hospitalized. It seems that winter is an extremely tough...reactions17comments
COPD Exercise Suggestions and HobbiesDoes anyone else have hobbies that help them get a little more exercise? Some people might be interested in finding ways to...reactions12comments
How to Manage a Good Life With COPDOnce diagnosed, after the denial, we accept our COPD and can learn how to live the good life despite having COPD. Some...reactions10comments
Tips for Managing Springtime With COPDSpring is my favorite time of year. I love that first day when the snow is gone, and the air is warm...reactions12comments
Using a BiPap MachineI had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a respiratory therapist. Not my RT but someone who I have never spoken to...reactions7comments
Steroid Bruising and Those Nasty Skin TearsCOPD is far from funny. We often have one great day, and the next day are struggling to breathe. This constant struggle...reactions6comments
Having COPD Is Full of Do Not’sIt seems that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, belongs in a "world of not." This will hopefully make sense...reactions30comments
A Heart Month ReviewFebruary has been heart month for as long as I can remember. It is the month to stop and check in with...reactions19comments
Insurance Companies Versus DoctorsMy pharmacist just called me. She said my prescription was ready to be picked up. She also said my insurance requires that...reactions41comments
Irritability, Impatience, and WithdrawingOur families and friends know I have COPD, asthma, allergies, and more. They know they aren’t to come in wearing scented products...reactions39comments
Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 2 of 2I am writing part 2 of this article exactly two weeks out of surgery. You can read part one here. It has...reactionscomments
Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 1 of 2I wanted to share my experience with how I was diagnosed with hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism to help others who may deal with...reactions3comments
Sharing Information on Lung NodulesIn our community forum, someone had questions about nodules, so I thought this would be helpful for those with questions. Lung nodules...reactions36comments
The Thing About AnxietyIt is common knowledge for those with COPD that it comes with a full dose of anxiety and stress. Often these issues...reactions6comments
Can I Apply for Disability if I Have COPD?I didn’t answer that question fully in the first article. When I applied for disability in 2011, the main requirement for someone...reactions12comments
New Compound May Make Rescue Inhalers Work BetterAs a self-professed nerd, I am constantly reading research articles. Today I came across a very interesting article. This is one of...reactions2comments
Bringing Awareness: Part 2You can find part one of this story here. It’s not enough that we have to be aware of our physical and...reactions1comment
Are We Cleaning Our Supplies Properly?I have learned many new things over the years while living with COPD. Every time I think I have learned it, here...reactions42comments
COPD: Body and MindYou may know what COPD is and that it affects your body and mind. Let’s step back...reactionscomments
The Learning Curve of COPDOn a daily basis I work my way through the learning curve of coming to terms with the changes caused by my...reactions3comments
