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
The Healing Power of Routines and RitualsI used to thrive on living life with spontaneity. My work schedule was planned, but beyond that, I believed in letting life happen as it happened. A great deal of... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Turning My COPD Into a ChallengeSometimes it's so difficult to get into a routine and to do something positive. I have found that I love doing art, though at the moment I am at a... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Make Your Home COPD FriendlyWhen you are diagnosed with COPD, you will most likely want to make changes in your home environment. It is so important to eliminate anything that may be harmful to your... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is a Portable Oxygen Machine in Your Future?My sister told me she saw someone with a portable oxygen tank and asked why I didn’t have one. Well, I wondered the same thing. It was around Christmas time, a... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Be sure to read part 1 as well! I hadn’t heard back from my doctor's office for 3 days. Finally... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Ever Get Tired of Seeing Doctors? Ever get to the point you get tired of seeing doctors and having to constantly get tested for one thing or another? If this describes you, you are not alone... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What Does it Mean if I Am an Alpha-1 Carrier ?An Alpha-1 carrier is a person who has one normal Alpha-1 gene (M) and one defective Alpha-1 gene (usually Z or S) (but there are over 150 mutations). Being a... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like COPD can mean... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Follow-Up Appointments and Their Importance With COPDAbout 3 weeks ago I went for a follow-up CT scan for my lungs. Yesterday after much anxiety and stress, I received the results. The anticipation was nerve-wracking, to say the... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Slacking on ExerciseWe know that exercise is essential to our well-being. It makes sense that as we age and our day-to-day activities wind down, we need a more regimented exercise routine. For... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Finding My Way BackIt has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with a friend the other day. I forget how... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I was so tired. I couldn’t stay awake. It was a... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Anxiety QuicksandAnxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. They forgot to include your brain adding different stress-causing situations that... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Flying by the seat of your pants when you have COPD is dangerous... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Looking Forward to a Brighter FutureEditor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Liana passed away in November of 2021. She is deeply missed, but her encouragement and positivity live on in her articles. Thank... By Liana Collet3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Changes We Have to MakeThe last couple of weeks I have had plenty of time to think, or should I say dwell (the dwelling didn't last too long). The thinking has stayed but not... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Another Baby Step ForwardI have mentioned several times that I have a great deal of anxiety about going out without my husband. If I get very short of breath or there is an... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Power of Music: A COPD.net PlaylistMusic is powerful. It can lift our moods, console us when we're down, and connect us with the world. We asked you to share your favorite songs and were amazed... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Adapting to COPD“Give yourself time to catch up. Be gentle with yourself. Listen to your needs. Let yourself adapt to the changes that are right for you.” Melody Beattie (Journey to the... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments