Rose Colored GlassesWhen I was younger, I would tell my dad that I wanted to be happy, in life, at work, in everything. My dad would tell me that I wasn’t being... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We Learn From Each OtherIt can be so hard to hear that we have COPD, whether it’s Stage 1 or Stage 4. Too often when we get the diagnosis, no one explains to us... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dust, Clutter and MinimalizingDust is a big trigger for my allergies, COPD and asthma. My doctors were thinking that my allergies were triggering my COPD exacerbations and SOB (shortness of breath). Those were... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Don't We Follow Doctors' Orders?“I don't wanna, I don't hafta, and you can't make me...” Remember those words from childhood? Or maybe you weren't as...contrary...as me. I think about that phrase whenever I hear... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Most Stressful Time of the MonthDoes bill paying time of the month throw your body system off? It sure does mine. I would call this my stressor time of the month. It can get my... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Frustration of an Invisible Condition!Has anyone ever said to you, "You look fine. It's hard to believe you're sick!" or something similar? Many people in our community have expressed their frustration with COPD being... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Your Best Sleep - Even With COPDA restful night's sleep can be elusive when you have COPD. Do you have to sleep somewhat upright, find yourself getting your oxygen tubing tangled up in your covers or... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments68 comments
COPD, Obesity and MeThe last thing that I want to tell a group of people is that I’m overweight. I’m not just overweight, I’m obese. I’ve been dieting for years. Looking back, I... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Fire Season and COPDFire season is almost upon us. The end of summer and the start of fall mean the trees are changing colors, the weather is changing, fields are almost ready to... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Letter To Those Who Are Really Sick - Part 2As I mentioned in Part 1, no, I’m not being silly regarding the title. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib CrampingHave you ever had muscle spasms or cramping around the ribcage, also known as rib cramps? Even though many of our COPD community members experience rib cramping, doctors and researchers... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
The Foggy Brain Dead ZoneHave you ever seen an old Sherlock Holmes movie? All the old films ends with Holmes and Watson chasing the nefarious villain through a maze of London alleyways covered in... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Emotional Pain of COPDMany with COPD suffer physical pain, other than the breathlessness that almost all of us with a respiratory condition suffer. I am lucky as a part from cramps I have... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Good Self Care for a Bad Day“You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don't help.” Calvin, “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Waterson “Ugh,” I rolled over and grabbed my comforter closer. “I... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
8 Things To Know About COPD PainWhile COPD isn’t necessarily a painful disease, there is some good evidence linking COPD to pain. Here are 8 things to know about COPD-related pain. If you suffer from chronic... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Yes, We Do Grieve Our Old LivesA couple of years ago on a grieving site, a person wanted to grieve her old life. Some on the site said that this was for grieving because someone died. This... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Have Peace of Mind with Lung Cancer ScreeningCOPD patients spend a lot of time focused on their lung health. Between staying on top of breathing treatments, going to pulmonary rehabilitation and receiving important vaccinations that can prevent... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Letter To My Family About COPDDear Loved One: Sometimes it’s difficult to talk to you, to tell you what I feel, to tell you what I’m going through. I have COPD, which stands for Chronic... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Better Health with COPDWhen I think of better health, I think of fewer health issues, fewer doctor appointments and yes, better health. It seems strange to talk about better health when you are... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Son Taught Me How to Face My IllnessMy son is my hero. He's been through some tough times. I went into labor at barely seven months pregnant and when he was born he weighed three and a... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments