COPD ChoicesMost people think that when you are diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like COPD that all your choices are made for you. Nothing could be further from the truth... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Medical ChartsMany hospitals and clinics provide their patients with online medical charts. These help me discuss so many things with my doctor at our appointments or even with my family at... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Social Media Groups and FriendsIf there is one positive thing that having Alpha 1 (genetic COPD) has done for me, I would say that it is finding my social media groups and friends. Starting... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Anxiety and FearAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, anxiety is defined as: medical: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and the HolidaysThe holidays are upon us. For some this brings excitement; for others, possibly sadness, loneliness, or loss. Some people don’t understand. That can bring more pain. I love to think... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering Debz BorgeIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD in 2016 and joined our team in 2019... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What's for Supper? Or Is it Dinner in Your Neck of the Woods?Are you tired of the conversation in your house about what's for supper? My husband, Dave, and I have had this conversation for years and it gets old. Trying to... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Another Year Older!Today I am another year older - 51. Wow! I used to think my parents were so old when they were this age. I’m not old! My body and lungs... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stay SillyWe all know life with COPD isn’t easy, particularly when it is severe. We spend a great deal of time managing the symptoms, avoiding exacerbations, and stopping to catch our... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Like Thieves in the NightIt is week 65 of the biggest pandemic of our lives. Our province of Ontario, Canada is in its 3rd lockdown. We are not able to shop, golf, go to... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dear DoctorDear Doctor, You are a very important person with regards to my COPD health as well as my whole life with COPD. You might be a general practitioner (GP), an... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Shaking Off Those Psychological DemonsCOPD opens the floodgates to many psychological demons. Some of the demons that plague me are depression, embarrassment, fear, and feelings of worthlessness. I know that I am not alone in... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
What to ExpectMy first exacerbation made me think I was DYING! It was actually horrible. One day I was working two jobs and loving my income and my independence, and the next... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or caring for someone with COPD expensive. There are resources... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Zoom Changed My LifeBefore the pandemic, I didn’t have any knowledge of the Zoom program. I think that is true for many on a personal level. If I did any video chats, it... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The 4 People Everyone NeedsWe, humans, were not meant to do life alone. We excel in a community, surrounded by people. But - and it's a big but - we are who we choose... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
AcceptanceOver the years, I've been called stubborn and bullheaded. Determined, a doer, responsible, organized, and even a quitter. Each and every word has brought me through the good times and... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Medicine Going Forward in the New WorldAt the end of 2019, I saw a pulmonary specialist. The frequency of visits is twice a year unless I need him in between. I was given an action plan... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Dealing With Other IllnessHave you found that after your diagnosis of COPD you now start to have other illnesses creep in? Or maybe you had other illnesses and COPD came along with them?... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
What Is the Office of Aging?Two years ago at age 65, I qualified for Medicare. In order to “get it right,” I called on an expert. Her name was Sandy and she worked at the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
