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...reactions14comments
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:...reactions4comments
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...reactions22comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions22comments
My Friend Rick (Part 3)Earlier this year, I wrote two articles (Part 1, Part 2) about a new friend “Rick” (not his actual name). I had been making an effort to be placed on...reactions7comments
My Medical BinderIt is fairly common in any family that one person handles the finances. This typically includes budgeting, banking, and paying the monthly bills. In my family, that task falls to...reactions9comments
Thunderstorms and BreathingWhen I was a small child, I was deathly afraid of thunderstorms. According to my late mother, at the first crack of lightning and thunder, Max, the family German Shepherd...reactions9comments
Transplant – Part 1“Wake up, Mr. Davitt. Wake up.” “Mmmph...ehhh...wha? What?” “It’s time to wake up and see how you’re doing?” My eyes opened and my vision was very blurry. I saw faces...reactions34comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...reactions3comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions48comments
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...reactions21comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions22comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions27comments
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...reactions2comments
