My Grandsons Interviewed Me About COPD: Here's What They AskedMy grandkids are always inquisitive about my Alpha-1, so I thought I would share their questions and how I answer them in...reactionscomments
Give Me StrengthPlease give me strength in this COPD world. This title really resonates with me. How often have I said those three words:...reactions27comments
Extra Struggles in a COPD WorldYou’ve probably heard me say that the leg bones are connected to the knee bone. That’s my body, for sure. To me...reactionscomments
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...reactions53comments
How Often Should We Change Our Hoses and Other Oxygen InformationJust recently, in one of the Alpha-1 support groups, questions have been asked about how often we should change the hoses on...reactions20comments
So Much Guilt Because of COPDEditor's Note: This article addresses the topic of smoking, which has the potential to evoke strong emotions. I feel guilty about so...reactions30comments
Breathing Issues and Frequent Illness in Childhood and Young AdulthoodDid you have breathing issues when you were young? I sure did. I remember having colds, bronchitis, and the flu all the...reactions20comments
What If You Lived With COPD 250 Years Ago? As a kid with severe asthma, I often wondered what life would be like if I had been born 50 years earlier...reactionscomments
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPDNowadays, there seems to be an app for everything, and if you have a smartphone, you probably have a few or have...reactions2comments
Methods for Cleaning Your EquipmentEditor's Note: Always refer to your healthcare team or device manufacturer if you have questions about cleaning your equipment. People with COPD...reactions12comments
Hospice and Palliative Care With COPDEditor's Note: This article discusses hospice and end-of-life care, which could be potentially triggering for certain readers. I know a lot of...reactions24comments
Health Risks Associated With COPDEditor's note: If you have concerns about COPD or associated comorbidities, always consult your healthcare provider. I am sure most of us...reactions25comments
Memes I'd Create for Doctor's Offices Then and NowI enjoy being a respiratory therapist. It gives me an opportunity to connect with people with COPD and to share my knowledge...reactions9comments
It’s Time for the County FairIt’s Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, which means one thing: it’s time for the 164th Annual Henry County Fair! It also means that...reactionscomments
You Can Write About COPD if You WantI never planned on being a COPD writer. I never planned on being a COPD advocate. It was not even a distant...reactions3comments
You Are My InspirationYou are my inspiration. Yes, you! You may wonder where I’m coming from. Maybe we haven’t chatted or even said hello to...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...reactions19comments
The COPD KitchenI have always had a love of cooking. Collecting cookbooks and recipes, particularly from the colonial era, was a hobby. Weekend mornings...reactions51comments
The COPD Journey ContinuesHi all! Hope everyone has had a few easy-breathing days of late. It's sure been a challenging few days for me. Highs...reactions5comments
Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 2 of 2I am writing part 2 of this article exactly two weeks out of surgery. You can read part one here. It has...reactionscomments
