4 Tips For Working With COPDIf possible, it’s a good idea to keep working despite COPD. Certainly COPD can pose some problems in the workplace. But, working...reactions4comments
Chase the Clouds AwayI’m usually an optimistic person – despite living with COPD for eight years now; 8 years that I know of in any...reactions28comments
Setting BoundariesProbably the most valuable thing I have learned as an adult is the incredible importance of boundary setting, both when it comes...reactions13comments
Your ValueSome of the things that I enjoy most on Facebook are the inspirations and quotes that people post. Some are funny, some...reactions4comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)As you may already know, lung volume reduction surgery is an operation that may be available for patients with severe emphysema where...reactions5comments
Effects of Bloat on COPDHave you noticed that the effects of 'bloat' don’t normally bother you in morning or afternoons? My symptoms of bloat and COPD...reactions14comments
Keep ReadingI read. All the time. My whole family read quite a bit when we were kids. Mostly because my Dad forbade television...reactions8comments
Do I have COPD?Yes, this idea has been bandied about by my doctors. In fact, my Internist actually wrote COPD as my diagnosis in my...reactions5comments
How Healthy is the Air You Breathe?There is still so much we don't understand about COPD. But we do know there are some specific risk factors, both for...reactionscomments
The Definition of COPD Is ChangingThe definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep up on...reactionscomments
The Better Breathers ClubIf you’re fortunate to have attended a meeting of a COPD support group, I think you’ll agree – they are wonderful. They...reactions5comments
The Feeling of a COPD DiagnosisShort of having cancer, a diagnosis of COPD is probably one of the most devastating things that could happen to you. COPD is...reactions2comments
Travel EssentialsTraveling can be a stressful time for anyone. Having COPD and preparing to travel can seem like an impossible task. Not to...reactions12comments
Avoiding Fragrances, In the Workplace and Out Part 2For more on this topic, see part 1. One of the most visited places that people struggle with are the local stores...reactions2comments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!Pulmonary rehabilitation is well accepted as a way for COPD patients to improve their quality of life. In this article I’m going...reactions18comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence EffectsIt was about 7 am, lightly snowing, and still very dark outside. I needed to be sure that I got to work...reactions87comments
Sometimes Doctors Don’t Know And Take Stabs In The DarkSometimes you present to your doctor with a complaint. You are experiencing symptoms. And you tell your doctor these symptoms. And the...reactionscomments
Treatment For Early Stage COPDThere are 4 stages of COPD. Stages 1 and 2 are the "Early Stages." Many people in these early stages are undiagnosed...reactionscomments
What’s Your Hobby?Anyone with any sort of breathing problems and/or lung disease know that some days are just HARD. Using up all of our...reactions33comments
How to Tell if You're Getting Enough OxygenWhen you have COPD, feeling like you can't catch your breath is quite common. You feel that way partly because you're not...reactions24comments
