I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung TransplantWithin the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a...reactions1comment
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?I was living out of state when mom called. She had not been diagnosed with COPD yet but was having chronic health...reactions3comments
What's My Purpose Now?When I was younger, I wanted to be a photojournalist. That profession combined my love of writing, photography, and travel. I thought...reactions15comments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActHaving a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace...reactionscomments
The Dos and Don'ts of COPD ManagementLearning the dos and don’ts often takes time when diagnosed with a chronic disease. The same is true of COPD. So, I...reactions11comments
Death and Dying: Part 4Editor's note: This article contains references to death and other sensitive topics that may be upsetting to some readers. When a person...reactions11comments
Not Only My Lungs Part IIDid you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was...reactionscomments
Not Only My Lungs Part IA comorbidity is a disease or condition that exists along with the primary disease a patient has, like COPD. Sometimes they are...reactions1comment
Not Only My Lungs Part IIIDid you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was...reactions5comments
A Letter to Our CaregiversThank you. Thank you for being our friends and caregivers (or carers). This disease is so very hard and everything you do...reactionscomments
Things I Teach People With COPDAs a respiratory therapist (RT), I teach a lot. We RTs do a lot of teaching. Although, the only place where we...reactions2comments
I’m Getting So ExcitedExcite, excited, exciting. Those are rare words for me. Christmas is two and a half months away, and I’m going to do...reactionscomments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits with COPDThe Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work...reactionscomments
So You Have COPD...I am not going to welcome you to club COPD. After all, none of us want to be here. But as we...reactionscomments
Death and Dying: Part 2Editor's note: This article discusses sensitive topics like suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988...reactions14comments
Death and Dying: Part 3You can read parts 1 and 2 of this story here and here. After volunteering with the ambulance service and helping with...reactions5comments
What Is Polycythemia? While it is not as common today as in the past, some people with COPD may develop polycythemia. So, what is polycythemia?...reactions3comments
Helping a Pet Owner With COPDCOPD is an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with four stages. Here is a list of helpful suggestions that you or...reactions1comment
Preventing & Managing COPD ExacerbationsThis is a follow up post that will go into how to manage COPD exacerbations. Check out the first post where I...reactions10comments
