Living

Men 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...

I 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...

Jeff 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...

We 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...

We 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...

Many 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...

A 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...

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...

I 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...

Have 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...

I'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...

The 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...

Chronic 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...

Everyone 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...

This 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...

In 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...

COPD 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...

I 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...

I’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...

When 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...