A Day In A Life With COPDThis article took a lot of thought. I have other health issues aside from COPD, and one compounds the other. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell what’s causing what. My husband... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sick of Being SickThose four words I’m hearing more and more. It doesn’t matter whether the COPDer is Stage 1 or Stage 4, so many struggle with tiredness and exhaustion, confusion, depression, pain, body... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
8 Signs of COPD To Watch ForIt's so easy to put off seeking help. Still, the earlier you seek help the better. As a friend or loved one, you may be in a position to help... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In a Winter WonderlandSleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Screeeeech, as I imagine the needle of... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Pithy History Of COPD?Shortness of breath was noted in ancient documents. In the year 2,697, it was described by Nei Ching Su Wen in his book, “Classics on Internal Medicine.” This was long... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What COPD Actually Feels LikeThis one is primarily for friends, family, and the general public. You know that we COPD patients can't breathe. We say we're tired all the time. We talk about having... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
My Letter To Those Who Are SickNo I’m not being silly. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having a peg leg, or like dragging an anvil around... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Happy New Year 2018!It’s hard to believe that the new year is upon us. My mom used to say that time flies as a person gets older and it sure does. It also... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Care and Cleaning of Your Oxygen EquipmentSupplemental oxygen therapy is one of the most basic treatments for people with COPD, especially as the disease progresses. If you or your loved one use oxygen, you are probably... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating For My NeedsBefore being diagnosed with COPD, I had been sent from doctor to doctor. It seems that what was going on in me was more than my original diagnosis of exercise induced... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Triggers to Avoid this Christmas SeasonChristmas season is upon us. There’s so much fun to have this time of year. You don’t want something unexpected - like a COPD flare-up - to ruin that fun... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eating Healthy Throughout the HolidaysMaybe this should be titled, “How to eat so that we don’t ruin last year’s resolution." Yep, that would be my title. I work on my diet and am stuck... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane Part IIChristmas is here/Bringing good cheer/To young and old/Meek and the bold/Ding dong ding dong/That is their song/With joyful ring/All caroling. – “Carol of the Bells,” Mykola Leontovych I love the... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is a Quality Life?Often on these pages, we talk about working with your doctor to develop strategies for improving the overall quality of your life so you can live better and longer with... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Happy Yuletide: Celebrating the Returning SunThere seems to be a theme running through most of the autumn and winter holidays – both religious and secular – that we celebrate in the northern hemisphere.Do a quick online... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Avoiding the Holiday HangoverThe holidays are something that used to be so exciting. We’d visit different relatives and the food was never ending. We'd have turkey for the next two weeks! Eventually, the... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Overcoming Loneliness and IsolationWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD there was no internet. Help groups, and good information was non-existent. Information was not given to the point I did not even know... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Am Like the OakIt's a beautiful autumn day and I wander through the tall grass. My breath catches but I'm grateful I can breathe. I find the spot I'm searching for. I'm getting... By michelle.vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly fa la la la la…Person "M" turns the TV off, as a tear runs down her cheek. She knows this time of the year, with all of the holidays, is supposed to be special... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane: Part IIt's the most wonderful time of the year/With the kids jingle belling/And everyone telling you "be of good cheer/It's the most wonderful time of the year...There'll be parties for hosting/Marshmallows... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments