Anxiety and the BreathOne problem with COPD is that it causes shortness of breath. This dyspnea (shortness of breath) causes a fight or flight reaction that can result in anxiety and panic. Your... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
The Changes of COVID-19For the last year and a half, I've lived with the restrictions of COVID and have been advised to shield due to my health problems. Now all of a sudden... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The CottageHave you ever created a ‘go-to’ place? A place where you could let your mind run to? It’s where you go when you just can’t be present with what is... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How to: Beginner Tai Chi in 6 MovesFollow along on this 'How-to: Beginners Tai Chi in 6 moves' class. It is an ancient form of movement that anyone can learn. Most of us think of Tai Chi... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Creating a Quiet SpaceI believe we should have a special space to retreat to. This is a place we can reflect and reconnect with ourselves. Managing COPD takes a great deal of energy... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Happy New YearWelcome to 2022, where possibilities are endless. It is within your power to make this year anything you want to make it. When you have a chronic illness like COPD... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Filling Our DaysNow that I'm not working, I thought it was going to be long, boring days of nothing to do and feeling depressed. To my amazement, it is nothing like that... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Happy COPD New YearIt seems that every New Year, I and so many others begin with a host of resolutions. Every year I resolve to lose weight. Every year I fail. This year... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Fear of DependencyI’m sure you are familiar with this story. Once upon a time, I was very independent. Anxiety was something other people had. I took care of my family and home... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Squirrel!Have you ever seen the Disney movie Up? If you have kids or grandkids, you probably have. It is one of my favorites to watch with my grandkids. Anyway, there... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Shopping With My Friend ScooterI haven’t been out shopping since before the pandemic started. We have basically been in isolation. Now, very slowly, as things are beginning to open up, I yearned to go... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
What COPD Researchers Are Learning: A Year In ReviewThe year 2021 was an exciting year in COPD research. The hunt continued full storm to learn more about our disease. And this has led to some new and exciting... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Winter ChallengeCold weather, storms, ice, and blustery winds are always difficult to go out in during the winter months. Many of us, myself included, find ourselves staying in the warmth of... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Does Music Help You Get Through the Day?When I thought about writing an article on how music affects me, the first thing that came to my mind was helping my mom clean the house when I was... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dear Santa: Here’s What We Want For ChristmasDear Santa, Thank you for the Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope you gave me for Christmas last year. It’s by far the best stethoscope I’ve ever owned. I appreciate it so... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surviving The HolidaysThe end of each year brings on seasonal festivities with lots of visiting and socializing. Even in this mid-pandemic year, people still want to be with their loved ones. Planning... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Coping with Panic AttacksBefore having COPD, I never suffered from panic attacks. It just wasn't a part of my world. I guess I never even witnessed someone else experiencing panic to the level... By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD Holiday Gift ListIt’s true that every year the holidays are different for me. How about you? This year I've put together a list of gift ideas. COPDers have shared their holiday lists... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Indoor Fun for EveryoneThe air is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the gardens are wrapping up and showing off their harvest. With the last of the humidity gone, we can... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Role of Your Pharmacist in COPD ManagementWhen people think of their circle of care for COPD management, they tend to think about their nurse, pulmonologist, and general practitioner, among others. However, there is an allied healthcare... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments