COPD OverloadCOPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. There are days I feel I am suffering from an overload of my disease...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
Virtual Reality and COPDI was never a video game player. My two sons play – too often, in my opinion - and many of my...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
Oxygen TechnologyGadgets and modifications of everything we use in the kitchen to sophisticated changes in top-notch computers are announced each day and celebrated...reactions98comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions34comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
Gardening for LifeOne of the things that keeps me going, even with COPD, is my garden. As I am writing this article, I am...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
Respiratory WarningsOut of nowhere, a WeatherBug weather warning popped up. It said that the air quality for those with a respiratory illness is...reactions15comments
