My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1Can you walk the length of a football field? That’s getting to be a regular question from my pulmonologist. I’m sure he’s...reactionscomments
COPD and New HobbiesWhen mom was frustrated with feeling cooped up, she used hobbies to keep happy with her COPD. Some were expensive and involved...reactions12comments
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s RecipesMama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes...reactions11comments
Social Media Groups and FriendsIf there is one positive thing that having Alpha 1 (genetic COPD) has done for me, I would say that it is...reactions2comments
Wearing Oxygen for the First TimeOver these past eleven years, I have had many first times with my oxygen. Here are some I'd like to share. In...reactions78comments
A Different Kind of Thermostat: Part 1I gasped for air as I stepped out the back door and onto the deck. The sweat began to pour off of...reactions13comments
Get More Active To Lessen the Impact of Heart DiseaseThere is a well-known link between COPD and various types of heart disease. You may or may not be able to avoid...reactions5comments
An Action Plan Is Hope for the FutureI came across this quote the other day by Ady Barkan, a health care activist talking about his battle with ALS. “Hope...reactions7comments
Feeling Overwhelmed With Doctor AppointmentsIs anyone feeling overwhelmed with doctor appointments? I sure am! Between missing yearly appointments the last few years from COVID and my...reactions15comments
Blood Tests Your Doctor May Order and What They MeanDoctors often order blood tests which requires that you have your blood drawn. The information obtained from your blood can be helpful...reactions15comments
Are You A Human Barometer?Are you a human thermostat and/or barometer? If you say yes, you aren’t alone. You have probably heard how people with arthritis or...reactions3comments
Love Letters From The PastHave you ever thought about leaving notes, emails, or videos for your family after you are gone? Shortly after they diagnosed me...reactions6comments
When Does Asthma Become COPD?COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...reactions4comments
Things to Look Forward ToHere is a simple list. It contains what we can look forward to. New discoveries. Science has taken a thousand-year leap just...reactions8comments
Think in Solutions, Not in ProblemsThe title of this article is actually a comment written by a member of this community. Her name is Patricia. When I...reactions3comments
Packing for Our TripEditor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 3! Where do I...reactions9comments
Time for Our Annual TripEditor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2 and part 3! Well, it's that...reactions4comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactions1comment
Don’t Forget Your Medicine!“I felt so good I just flat out forgot my medicine!” said a COPD patient of mine from out of town. He...reactions5comments
Your Diagnosis Is Not a Life SentenceWhen I got my diagnosis of stage 4 COPD I was so scared. I thought I had been diagnosed and sent home...reactions3comments
