Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)About a year ago, my husband and I made the decision to sell our home of 40 years and move halfway across the country to be closer to our son... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD OverloadCOPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. There are days I feel I am suffering from an overload of my disease. I want nothing more than to stuff it... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
COPD and a Life of UncertaintyThere are a great deal of uncertainties living with COPD. Regardless of how meticulous I am about scheduling my daily life to accommodate having this disease, it can rear its... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Making Things EasierI'm all for keeping active, but I am also all for making things easier too. On good days I tend to cook in bulk. For example, I can mash potato... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Let’s Talk Mesh NebulizersMany of us here in this community use nebulizers. Other than inhalers, these are ideal for inhaling respiratory medicine. In the past, the most common nebulizers were jet nebulizers. Today... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
COPD and a BedSome years ago, we went bed shopping. I found a fantastic adjustable bed. It was more money than I felt we could afford to spend, even on sale. Hubby was... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD: Let Me Sleep on It, Please!A progressive inflammatory lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic disease that causes airflow from the lungs to be obstructed. Under COPD is emphysema, bronchitis, refractory asthma, and... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Wearing Masks With COPDAs the COVID pandemic continues to surge, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people wear face masks in public. But if you have COPD, covering your mouth... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Virtual Reality and COPDI was never a video game player. My two sons play – too often, in my opinion - and many of my friends play as well. These are men in... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Do Most Smokers Not Get COPD?Smoking is often cited as the most common cause of COPD. This makes sense, considering studies show 75% of COPDers are current or former smokers. Still, it’s interesting to note... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Oxygen TechnologyGadgets and modifications of everything we use in the kitchen to sophisticated changes in top-notch computers are announced each day and celebrated in the media. Every day there seem to... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments106 comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha ChaAsk me what day it is or what the date is, I likely can’t tell you. You see, my weeks are cyclical. My weekly cycle consists of two main events... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Managing COPDHaving a chronic illness like COPD is not easy. When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. I can see you all nodding your heads in agreement. Our lives are not... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
My COPD Survival GuideIt has taken a few years to develop a plan of managing my life with COPD. I have jokingly referred to it as my research and development program, constantly fine-tuning... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is Sarcoidosis?Fatigue, shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, chest tightness, and wheezing are the symptoms. Sound familiar? These are the symptoms of COPD, though they are also common symptoms of a... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Don't Be Afraid to CancelNever be afraid to cancel a coffee date with a friend or a lunch date with family members. Living with COPD is difficult and we find it difficult to plan... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gardening for LifeOne of the things that keeps me going, even with COPD, is my garden. As I am writing this article, I am gazing out onto my backyard paradise. It is... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Could Have Caused My COPD?Smoking and second-hand smoke aren't the only causes of COPD. There's much more to it! In a recent Facebook post, we asked our community members what they think caused their... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our FutureThe COPD mystic is an old friend of mine. He looks like he’s about 30, though I am told he’s more like 800 years old. Do they just say that... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?I am a strong believer in "learning something new every day"; and I had never heard of Saharan dust until recently. A community member on Asthma.net's Facebook page shared that... By AshlenWeddington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments