Your Inner VoiceSince the time we were children, we have had one. We probably developed it around the time we learned to talk and started to know the difference between right and... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Inhalers and Their Proper UseToo often, I seem to read about "inhaler abuse." A recent study cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine stated, "Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use among patients with COPD increases... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Can COPD Cause Choking?Mom and I were enjoying a cup of coffee one morning when she started coughing. It started as a tickle, and then suddenly she was gasping for air. Jumping out... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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 and lows, laughter and tears. No one said... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Fresh Air!Is there anything better than being inside the house or apartment on a cold winter’s day when you don’t have to go out and you can enjoy all that beautiful... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Why I Chose Not to Have a Lung TransplantI have been quite happy with my general practitioner handling my COPD. On one visit he decided I should have a pulmonologist. He explained they keep up on new medicines... By Carol Kirker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments69 comments
Exercise and ExertionWhen your doctor sits across the desk from you and tells you that you have COPD, your world is about to change. Everything you thought you knew in the past... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine With Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious effects on health and well-being. Many people get... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Holidays Are Upon Us, Now What?Once again we’re shopping for our loved ones' gifts. Sometimes buying for our loved ones can be difficult. It can be harder yet when purchasing something for someone with a... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Let’s Discuss Self-AdvocacyCoping with COPD begins by finding a great doctor. You and your doctor work together to create a COPD control team. Your doctor is the medical expert and you are... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My 5 Most Important Go-To Bag ItemsAs a COPD patient, it is always important to have your "go-to bag" ready to go at a moment's notice. I have had a bag ready to go since the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What Do You Like to Do on a Rainy Day?I usually know before I get out of bed that it is going to be a cold, wet day. I can hear the rain on my windowsill and feel the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
COPD and the WeatherHave you ever experienced worsening COPD symptoms during certain types of weather? Whether it is too hot, humid, cold, or rainy? I think we all have our “ideal weather” type... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPDOpening my eyes, I focus on the clock. It is 7:00 in the morning. I would love to roll over and get another hour or so of sleep. I don’t... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
COPD and Relationship ChangesFor those of us with a chronic illness like COPD, the one thing we know is that our lives were turned upside down with our diagnosis. We also know this:... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
3 Things Doctors Should Think Twice About Before SayingWe love doctors. They are the ones with the wisdom to diagnose and help people manage COPD. Most are very kind and passionate people and most of what they say... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
We're All DifferentIsn't it strange how we are all so different? Not just in the way we look, but the ways in which COPD affects us. The different stages and also how... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Friend Rick (Part 4)Editor's note: Check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this interview series. Kevin: You had gone to rehab before the surgery? Rick: Yeah. I really liked it... By KevinDavitt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Learning to Advocate for YourselfKnow your body, your symptoms, and the triggers for those symptoms. Never let anyone tell you how you feel. Know what the problem is and know when to ask for... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is COPD a Disability?Anyone with severe COPD will look at that title and answer with a loud YES, without hesitation. Many people diagnosed with COPD are no longer able to work and collect... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
