Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)As you may already know, lung volume reduction surgery is an operation that may be available for patients with severe emphysema where...reactions5comments
And Then There Was COPD…So, I’m new in the world of COPD. I have spent most of my life living a naïve belief that I was...reactions10comments
Keep ReadingI read. All the time. My whole family read quite a bit when we were kids. Mostly because my Dad forbade television...reactions8comments
The Definition of COPD Is ChangingThe definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep up on...reactionscomments
Furbabies Make the World Go RoundOne night at 3:30 am, my husband who was a police officer, brought home a puppy that seemed to be a stray...reactionscomments
Travel EssentialsTraveling can be a stressful time for anyone. Having COPD and preparing to travel can seem like an impossible task. Not to...reactions12comments
Avoiding Fragrances, In the Workplace and Out Part 2For more on this topic, see part 1. One of the most visited places that people struggle with are the local stores...reactions2comments
Sometimes Doctors Don’t Know And Take Stabs In The DarkSometimes you present to your doctor with a complaint. You are experiencing symptoms. And you tell your doctor these symptoms. And the...reactionscomments
Common COPD TriggersTriggers are things that cause flare-ups. They are usually things outside your body or the environment around you. Although they can also...reactions16comments
A New DayNow that I have had time to digest my diagnosis with COPD, things do not seem as scary as I originally thought...reactions5comments
BefuddledWhen my dad was sick, before he died, I was struggling. My sister-in-law and I took over his care at his home...reactions2comments
6 Tips To Avoid When Quitting SmokingSo, you smoke and want to quit. Here are 6 things to avoid doing. This is all in an effort to make...reactions4comments
Spring Travel is Around the Corner!Traveling during the icy and snowy winter can make anyone want to hibernate, and getting out of the house is even more...reactionscomments
What's In Your Pocket?A few weeks ago, tears trickled out my eyes. With dry eyes, that doesn’t happen easily. Later when I talked to my...reactions7comments
Women and COPD: How Is It Different?March is Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day, so I thought I would use these events as a...reactions4comments
The Power Is OutIt’s the middle of the night and the power goes out. Are you ready? You’re wondering how I know? It just happened...reactionscomments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD AnxietyAnxiety is a well-known byproduct of having COPD. Not every person with COPD will experience full-blown anxiety, but is it surprising that...reactionscomments
Odds & EndsFrom speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactionscomments
Odds & Ends (Part 2)From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactions4comments
8 Questions Doctors May Ask If You Continue Having Flare-upsSo, you have COPD. You’ve been seeing a doctor. You and your doctor developed a COPD Action Plan. You have certain medicines...reactionscomments
