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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions74comments
Learning How Other Countries Work With MedicationI wanted to share with you how different each country can be regarding how we get our medication. Reading through the articles and comments that are published on this really...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions23comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions47comments
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...reactions18comments
