What a PainMy body can actually confuse me on some days. I want to ask: “Is it COPD or something else that I’m struggling...reactions1comment
VISCERAL – Relating to Deep Inward Feelings Rather Than to the IntellectSometimes, late at night, when everyone else has gone to bed and I’m alone in the living room with a book or...reactions2comments
Is it Time for You to Start Supplemental Oxygen Therapy?When you have COPD, the simple act of breathing becomes more difficult. Feeling breathless, having a chronic cough, and experiencing chest tightness...reactions16comments
Labor Day WeekendFor many of us with COPD, here in the Northeast United States, this past summer was one of the more difficult ones...reactions2comments
Community Feedback: Strange Symptoms of COPDCOPD is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. It’s a complicated disease that affects everyone in slightly different ways, starting with the fact that...reactions26comments
Water Therapy for COPD PatientsHave you ever heard of using water therapy for COPD? Sometimes it's called hydrotherapy or aquatic therapy and it really is a...reactions15comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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:...reactions3comments
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...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...reactions23comments
Becoming HouseboundProgression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and...reactions7comments
