December 2020 JournalDear Journal, Here we are at the end of another year. It has been a strange year for most, great sadness because...reactions4comments
My Medical BinderIt is fairly common in any family that one person handles the finances. This typically includes budgeting, banking, and paying the monthly...reactions9comments
There's Always a Solution, Part 2Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 can be found here. Getting dressed and taking showers seem...reactions7comments
Remembering Debz BorgeIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD...reactionscomments
Managing Rain and HumidityIt’s no secret that the weather can affect your COPD, with rain and humidity topping the list of potential exacerbation triggers. Summer...reactions19comments
Generations of Smoking in My FamilyThere are several generations of smoking in my family, and recently, it brought up a lot of emotions. See, I found a...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions4comments
Caring for Our CaregiversHow aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us? Have we recently shown our appreciation for...reactionscomments
The Changes of COVID-19For the last year and a half, I've lived with the restrictions of COVID and have been advised to shield due to...reactions2comments
How to: Beginner Tai Chi in 6 MovesFollow along on this 'How-to: Beginners Tai Chi in 6 moves' class. It is an ancient form of movement that anyone can...reactions2comments
What Does it Mean if I Am an Alpha-1 Carrier ?An Alpha-1 carrier is a person who has one normal Alpha-1 gene (M) and one defective Alpha-1 gene (usually Z or S)...reactions4comments
Filling Our DaysNow that I'm not working, I thought it was going to be long, boring days of nothing to do and feeling depressed...reactions8comments
Squirrel!Have you ever seen the Disney movie Up? If you have kids or grandkids, you probably have. It is one of my...reactions21comments
2019As the new year begins, it’s an opportunity for all of us to look back on what’s happened to us - health...reactions2comments
What COPD Researchers Are Learning: A Year In ReviewThe year 2021 was an exciting year in COPD research. The hunt continued full storm to learn more about our disease. And...reactions1comment
Does Music Help You Get Through the Day?When I thought about writing an article on how music affects me, the first thing that came to my mind was helping...reactions2comments
Dear Santa: Here’s What We Want For ChristmasDear Santa, Thank you for the Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope you gave me for Christmas last year. It’s by far the best...reactionscomments
Coping with Panic AttacksBefore having COPD, I never suffered from panic attacks. It just wasn't a part of my world. I guess I never even...reactions8comments
COPD Holiday Gift ListIt’s true that every year the holidays are different for me. How about you? This year I've put together a list of...reactions4comments
Strong Smells Can Cause Shortness of BreathYou probably have that one uncle that always covers himself in half of a bottle of cologne before showing up at a...reactions2comments
