Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays With COPDIt's that time of year again... the holiday season. Certainly, it can be a happy time for many of us, with parties...reactions6comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
Travel Bag, Getting Ready (Part 1)It’s not just a hospital bag, but it is about being prepared for any catastrophe that could unexpectedly come your way and...reactionscomments
Slow ProgressI recently switched primary care doctors. This one is equipped to deal with pulmonary issues as well as day to day primary...reactions6comments
Winter is ComingI spent my entire life in Southern California until the spring of 2017 when my family and I decided to move to...reactions23comments
Time For The Holidays, Time To Be PreparedTime has been flying by, and once again, we’re getting ready for the holidays. As my husband and family get to know...reactions3comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
What I Wish Others Understood About COPDSometimes, folks think I’m lazy. And, admittedly, I am. I think I’ve said this before – in fact, I know I’ve said...reactions15comments
Breathing Strategies: Which Have You Tried?Here at COPD.net, we are interested in hearing about which of the following breathing strategies and techniques you have tried with your...reactionscomments
Stress & COPD: What Can You Do?When you have COPD, it's perfectly common to feel stressed emotionally. After all, you may be worried about your future and that...reactionscomments
COPD Myths vs. FactsWhen it comes to health information, there is a lot of misinformation. This is especially true if you seek out your answers...reactionscomments
Travel Tips For COPDSo, you have COPD and you’re also ready for a vacation. Like people without this disease, you want to get out and...reactionscomments
Differences In COPDWe all know that, though there are similarities in COPD, there are differences. We might know some of them: different stages of...reactionscomments
The Stages of Grief with COPDPoor mama. Getting through the stages of grief with COPD was hard on her. She had such an infectious laugh. Her heart...reactions2comments
A Pithy History Of OxygenMany in this community benefit from oxygen therapy. This is all possible because of great discoveries from our past. So, I thought...reactions3comments
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt“Denial isn’t a river in Egypt” is a saying that has always stuck with me, probably because it can apply to so...reactionscomments
“What It's Like to Live with COPD?”A friend of mine asked me this question recently. I asked him, “What do you mean?” He said, “What do YOU mean?”...reactionscomments
New To COPD? Here’s 6 Things To KnowSo, you’re new to COPD. Here are six things to know. I know! I know! This is the exact opposite of what...reactions15comments
Reversing Roles with COPD Most of us know about children who care for aging parents, and how we switch roles later in life. In our case...reactions3comments
COPD Management StrategiesIn a previous article, I referred to my four pillars of living well with COPD. They are knowledge, medication, nutrition and exercise...reactionscomments
