Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1! In Part 1 of this article, I discussed a few issues that cause me to... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
It Started in SpringMy grandson was staying overnight and that means we have been up since the crack of dawn. It is now 9 am and we are on breakfast #2. It includes... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on itSomeday your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy for you if or when your lung function starts to decline. Some patients don't want to start on oxygen because they think that... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
Moving Mom in With COPD If you’ve read my post 'When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking', it’s clear that we all felt like it was time to quit smoking. Then we all agreed... By Karen Hoyt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Changes ContinueDo you notice your changes? I don't necessarily think about them until that day comes when I can no longer or really struggle to do that job. I've noticed I... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! It doesn't take much to get that overwhelmed feeling when dealing with being short... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Just Another Post About ShoweringPersonal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do and it’s not a ‘one and done’ thing because these are tasks that we must repeat regularly... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments61 comments
My Silent Voice and How I Can Make it Be HeardThere are so many people out there that can't understand how I have managed to accomplish some of the things I have over the past few years. They include members... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
So You're Getting on the Transplant ListSo you're getting on the transplant list? Those were the first words out of my nurse practitioner's mouth! They felt like a punch to the stomach and set me back... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping and my heart rate has been skyrocketing. When I get up to do anything, my oxygen... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments275 comments
Estate Planning and End of Life ChoicesThe choices we never want to discuss until it is too late need our attention. Making your end-of-life choices is an important part of living. We are all going to... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
More Changes AppearHave you noticed as time goes by we notice more changes? I have already written about how my sleep pattern has changed. I also have noticed my eating pattern has... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tai Chi and COPDWe have all heard of the benefits of mind-body exercise for people with chronic conditions. If yoga feels too active for you and meditation not active enough, tai chi might... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Changing Your Panic and Anxiety OutcomesHow we handle the panic and anxiety that comes from living with COPD is different for everyone. Being in a constant state of dyspnea can be unnerving. Your response to... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPDI’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the hardest things for many people is accepting help... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Scooter MishapWhen I go out shopping, many times I use a mobility scooter. If I go to a small store I can get away with using my rollator walker. The large... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Self-Care and Why We Need ItThe term “self-care” has become quite a buzzword in recent times and I am a huge fan of it. Self-care is literally taking time to care for yourself. We live... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What I Have Learned While Traveling With OxygenMy first airline trip with oxygen was to the 2012 Alpha-1 National Conference. It was also my first flight in over 25 years. I loved to fly but I hadn’t... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Four Years OnJune the 16th. I celebrated four years smoke-free and a new life living with COPD. If I had listened, would my COPD be less severe? Who knows, so dwelling on... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When Your Kids Tell You to Quit SmokingWe were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids told her to quit smoking. Her illness forced... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments