Living

"Attitude is everything." We have all heard that saying. But what happens when you have a really tough day? It's one of those days where you feel like giving up...

Grief is a part of love and life. Those dealing with COPD experience grief at all stages of the disease. You will start to mourn the loss of your previous...

If you look up this question online, you will get different answers from health professionals. Every website I have looked at has a different answer. On one site, it says...

My favorite team of all time was the Chicago Bulls of 1995-1996. They became the first team to win 70 regular season games and an NBA title in a single...

Editor's note: Always consult your doctor before starting any medication or if you have any questions. As an asthma expert, I'm well aware that many asthmatics grapple with nasal issues...

We often discuss the importance of asking your doctor questions. Inquiring with your doctor not only aids in acquiring knowledge and addressing concerns but also fosters a collaborative healthcare journey...

If you have COPD, you will most likely already have an arsenal of tools at your disposal on a daily basis to assist you in managing flare-ups. When you add...

Have you ever had a great nurse? One that you feel went above and beyond to help you feel more comfortable? I feel that our nurses can be so much...

At the same time my job as a caregiver for my family was beginning to grow beyond providing care on an as-needed basis for both of my parents, I joined...

I have seen this statement on our community and a lot of you joined in the conversation and shared your stories of having surgery or not being able to handle...

Many people are familiar with the concept of first and secondhand smoke, but have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke is made up of the pollutants that settle...

As a caregiver, I tend to adopt the mindset of a Boy Scout: "Always be prepared." Modern technology assisting in weather prediction these days makes it easier to be on...

What are your living arrangements? Are you able to live independently? Are you married? Do you have family close by? Do you have a caregiver in your home, or are...

It’s been hard seeing my husband trying to do things around the house, and errands. Having COPD myself makes this especially tough. I told him that I was going to...

You've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it is and why it matters to those with...

Editors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a question asked: What's one topic related to living...

Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these habits are even more important and require a...

When I think about the time I spent taking care of my mom's journey with COPD, each letter of the alphabet brings back a different and important memory. Love, understanding...

My sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in her business. It’s something that she loved and...

While I was growing up, severe asthma was my constant companion. When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with short-of-breath patients, assuming they'd be like me—fellow asthmatics...