Long-Term Oxygen Use and COPDLong-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is a treatment option for some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This lasting lung illness can hinder airflow and result in low oxygen levels... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Planning for SpringtimeIt happened last week and it is going to happen again next week. What a difference it made for everyone’s mental and emotional health. Well, I should have known because... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 2 of 3)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Check out part 1 and part 3! When I was first diagnosed, I felt so lonely. Not that my family... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lessons Learned in COPD ManagementCOPD comes with many symptoms, not just shortness of breath. It took some time to figure this out, learn which ones affect me, and how to manage them. I feel... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?It is inevitable that your life will change after being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You may have chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, and those conditions fall within... By American Lung Association4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
On Wearing a BraMen can’t really know the pain and discomfort of wearing a bra. From the time I was a child, I could never find a bra that fit properly or was... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments74 comments
Learning to SurfJeff combats his anxiety by being overprepared for his doctor's appointments. Tips include making lists and getting clothes, prescriptions, and journals ready the night before. What about you? How... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Happiness TriggersWe are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive to, and what I should avoid. We discuss... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Milestones and My Continued Journey With COPDWe recently moved into our new home and so much has happened since then. As you may know, most homes in the UK have many stairs to climb. In my... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My FullestMany of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we felt when we couldn’t catch our breath. My... By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dentist Appointments and COPDA yearly check-up is in order. In fact, I missed my visit last year due to COVID, so it is especially important for me not to miss another dental appointment... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Can COPD Cause a Loss of Smell and Taste?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is actually a group of diseases. These diseases cause breathing-related problems and airflow blockage. While tobacco use is a main cause of the disease, other... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Stopped Eating Fast Food and Helped My COPDI have been overweight for most of my life. I had 3 pregnancies in 3 years and having no tolerance for exercise didn’t help my weight problem. Then when I... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
When One Door Closes, Another Door Will OpenHave you noticed that when one door closes another door will open? Sometimes it doesn't happen right away, it might take a few weeks or months. It is not easy... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Time for RenewalI'm writing this at the end of February. I always think of this as the beginning of the end of winter. Spring is truly in sight and I am doing... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of diseases that cause breathing problems. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for COPD. Treatments are focused on controlling... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Being Envious of the HealthyEveryone experiences jealousy or envy at some point in their lives. It may have been during childhood, envious of a playmate with better toys. Along comes high school, clothes, sports... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Respiratory Rehab Lessons LearnedThis is my 2nd kick at the cat. I first attended respiratory rehabilitation upon my initial diagnosis 5 years ago. I was the last of the ‘in-patients.’ I stayed in... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Guess the COPD In America StatisticsIn 2020, 2,074 people diagnosed with COPD took our 6th Annual COPD In America survey. We learn so much about this community each time we field this survey. Some of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
At the End of My RopeI got my shiny new oxygen concentrator in 2016, and 33 feet of hose to walk around the house with. They provided me with several smaller bottles, a backpack, and... By Jeff Collings3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments43 comments
