Keep On Keeping OnI know it’s because of this humid day, as well as rain and snow the past weekend. It seems that with that...reactionscomments
Traveling With COPDHaving COPD doesn’t mean that we must be homebound, it just means that we travel with a focus on health. Taking a...reactions2comments
New Doctor, New PerspectiveI finally had my appointment with the new Pulmonologist! Overall, there were no major changes after this initial visit. The doctor was...reactions4comments
The Old Gray MareWhat a morning! I woke up feeling pretty good. I can hear a bit of wheezing, which doesn’t happen often, because I’m...reactions2comments
Coping With Depression When You Have COPDDo you ever feel sad, blue or down in the dumps when you think about living with COPD? If so, you're certainly...reactions7comments
Paying for Medications with COPDThe cost of life saving medications is on the rise. Many of the inhalers, steroids, and combination drugs are expensive. If you...reactions8comments
Diagnosis: COPDSomething isn’t right. You find you run out of breath so easy. You’re so tired and rundown. You keep coughing. Thankfully you...reactions2comments
My TherapySometimes in life, I have felt sad, defeated, happy, tired, excited, free, loved, goofy! I find that my happy place is doing...reactions1comment
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPDWhen you have a chronic illness such as COPD, life can be hard. It sometimes feels as though the disease has taken...reactionscomments
Organizing Medications for COPDMom wanted to remain as independent as possible. She enjoyed having our support, but didn’t want to be a burden. The first...reactions2comments
Managing Your Emotions and COPDWhile it’s possible to live an enjoyable life with COPD, it isn’t always easy. This chronic lung disease, which includes bronchitis and...reactionscomments
5 Ways People Cope With Severe COPDSo, I am a respiratory therapist. I work with lots of COPDers. Some have severe COPD. And some come visit me more...reactions12comments
Why Can't I?COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This disease causes an obstruction of airflow, which makes it more difficult to breathe. There is...reactionscomments
What Triggers the Coughing Bouts?For the last few weeks, I have been trying to pay particular attention to what triggers the fits of coughing from COPD...reactions9comments
Spring Has SprungThe past few mornings I was greeted with sunshine and the sounds of birds chirping. Temps in the 60s and 70s and...reactionscomments
COPD and Sleep ApneaYou have been diagnosed with COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This is a disease of the lungs that causes obstructed...reactions13comments
More Tips for Talking With Your DoctorUnfortunately, we must all accept that doctors in the U.S. today have very little time to spend with each patient. Changes in...reactions15comments
Lessons From A Mom with COPDAround Mother’s Day, my heart always feels a little empty. My mom was a woman who could fill a room with laughter...reactions6comments
It Couldn’t Happen To MeIn my EMT class some years back, when we were learning to take patient evaluations and then the reports, sob kept coming...reactionscomments
What Are COPD Flare-Ups?The term “COPD flare-up” gets bandied around quite a bit. So, what exactly are flare-ups anyway? What causes them? Here’s what to...reactions30comments
