COPD and Employment ProtectionLast night, my wife and I watched the 1993 film “Philadelphia” Wonderful movie. A bright, young attorney (Tom Hanks) who is HIV-positive is fired from his job at a prestigious...reactionscomments
Chronic Illness Changes EverythingWhen COPD strikes, it means lots of changes happen in a very short time in every part of our life. Our social life changes, our careers change and everything about...reactions9comments
Tips for Choosing the Right Portable Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for YouSo, your doctor has decided your breathing status requires supplemental oxygen. This is good news, because easier breathing is ahead for you, not to mention improved energy and sleep. But...reactions12comments
COPD and Throat PainPeople often ask about COPD and throat pain, throat discomfort, coughing things up or just plain coughing. Many things can affect a person’s throat. Yet, for the person with COPD...reactions4comments
The Nose Has A Job to Do Too!I don’t know about you but I spend so much time thinking about my lungs and my larynx and throat in general that I often forget there’s another piece of...reactions4comments
The Subtle Warning Signs of COPDThe warning signs are so subtle, it's ridiculous. Taking a look back, I can remember each and every warning sign. Collectively together, and many years later, it all makes sense...reactions6comments
How to Build More Sympathy for COPDSometimes when a person is sick, we find it easy to show love and compassion. Other times, trying to understand what a person is going through with their health issues...reactions16comments
The Employer/COPD ConnectionHow can employers better work with COPD patients? In addition to having lung issues myself, I am a respiratory therapist by trade. I work in a hospital setting as well...reactionscomments
COPD and Indoor AirIt’s summer. Our focus has been on the outdoors. The big topic of conversation is usually the weather. Spring brought snow and blizzards in May to some of the USA...reactionscomments
Oxygen and me!Once in a while, I find myself acting as if I was still living in my pre-COPD days. That’s a bit difficult to explain but let me try... When the...reactions34comments
Better Breathing Exercises for COPDThe main effect of having COPD is how it affects your ability to breathe easily. The four main symptoms of COPD include: All of those symptoms have to do with...reactions1comment
Are You A Compliant Patient?Today I want to talk about compliance. So, what is compliance? How can it benefit you? By definition, it’s when you comply with an order. In our case, it’s complying...reactions12comments
10 Tips For Using Home OxygenAll people need oxygen to survive. Most people get plenty of oxygen from the air around us. But some people need more oxygen than what’s in room air. This causes...reactions21comments
Becoming HouseboundProgression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and decreasing diet, although can do a flight of...reactions7comments
When You Can’t Afford COPD MedicationThe cost of medications and inhalers for COPD can be steep if you are on a limited income. I was Mom’s caregiver before Medicare kicked in to help pay for...reactions11comments
Time FliesIt seems that we were just preparing for summer, now kids and their parents are getting ready for school. Fall is right around the corner and the Hallmark channel has...reactions1comment
Making a VideoWhen I wake in the morning, there is a corner of my window that allows me to have a peek out and tells me what kind of weather we will...reactionscomments
Top 5 Health Benefits of Magnesium and COPDWhen you have lung and breathing problems with COPD, sometimes getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals is a problem. One mineral that is especially crucial is magnesium. You...reactions10comments
The 4th of JulyThe 4th of July was recently commemorated here in the United States. It celebrates the founding of this country in 1776 and the folks who helped it become what it...reactionscomments
InvincibleI think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and what our future holds. At least I did...and...reactions10comments
