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
A 4-Legged Support SystemThe other day my daughter’s dog had emergency surgery. The following morning, sweet Lucy passed away. From our own homes, we mourned her passing. Talking to my daughter, she shared... By Janet Plank3 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
COPD and Self-EsteemCOPD and self-esteem. They seem like an unlikely pair, but are they? My computer has been sick and I finally took it in. A few days later my husband decided... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 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
The Person Behind the IllnessI’m sure we have all seen the saying, “I have COPD, COPD does not have me.” Another common one is, “I am not defined by my illness.” I think about... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Isolation and Connecting to GroupsWhen we are diagnosed with COPD, most of us hold onto the thought that we can continue the path of our past lives as if nothing has changed. However, a... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Be sure to check our part 2 and part 3! I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) almost eleven... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Time After a Flare-UpWouldn’t it be nice if we were able to bounce back immediately after a COPD flare-up? To be able to have some energy and fall back into our regular routines?... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Continuing COPD JourneyI'm counting my blessings. Lately, my life has been filled with so many obstacles, but everything is finally coming together. We are blessed. We recently got the good news that... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD and Comorbid ConditionsWhen someone has more than one health condition, they are said to have comorbid conditions or comorbidities. Most people living with COPD have comorbid conditions. In fact, one study found... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments