Why Quitting Smoking Can Prolong Your LifeI frequently hear questions like, “Why should I quit smoking, the damage is already done?” or “I quit smoking, but I don’t...reactions3comments
I Have Alpha What?"You have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency." Those were the words that I heard when I was diagnosed in June of 2010. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin...reactions2comments
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
Moving Mom in With COPD If you’ve read my post 'When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking', it’s clear that we all felt like it was...reactions3comments
On Oxygen & On The Go - Part 1: The Burden of Portable OxygenJust because you're on supplemental oxygen doesn't give you any reason not to get out and about. To the contrary, supplemental oxygen...reactions32comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Resources for Assistance with Household TasksSince the symptoms of COPD can be varied and debilitating, including shortness of breath during daily activities, it can often be a...reactions5comments
Self-Care and Why We Need ItThe term “self-care” has become quite a buzzword in recent times and I am a huge fan of it. Self-care is literally...reactions5comments
What I Have Learned While Traveling With OxygenMy first airline trip with oxygen was to the 2012 Alpha-1 National Conference. It was also my first flight in over 25...reactions23comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our FutureThe COPD mystic is an old friend of mine. He looks like he’s about 30, though I am told he’s more like...reactionscomments
When Your Kids Tell You to Quit SmokingWe were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids...reactions3comments
Make Your Home COPD FriendlyWhen you are diagnosed with COPD, you will most likely want to make changes in your home environment. It is so important to...reactions1comment
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I was so...reactions6comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Be sure to read part 1 as well! I hadn’t heard back...reactions4comments
A New Year With COPDIt could be a New Year's past, a New Year's future, or even a New Year in the present. New Year's Eve...reactionscomments
You Have Alpha-1, Now What? Diet and Exercise (Part 3 of 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 3-part series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! When I...reactionscomments
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 2 of 3)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Check out part 1 and part 3! When I was first diagnosed...reactionscomments
Overcoming Eating Challenges, Part 4 - Microwave Cooking with COPDEditor's note: This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Be sure to check out part 1, part 2, and part 3...reactionscomments
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and UnderweightEditor's note: This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Be sure to check out part 1, part 3, and part 4...reactionscomments
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 1Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 4-part series. Be sure to check out part 2, part 3, and part 4...reactions2comments
