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
What A Difference A Haircut MakesHaving a chronic illness, such as COPD, sometimes leaves a person feeling down. It’s understandable. Chronic illnesses can affect us. This COPD...reactions3comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactionscomments
COPD: Is There a Link With Smoking and Alcohol?COPD, a lung disease that causes breathing problems due to inflammation and blockages in the airways, has long been associated with smoking...reactionscomments
CloudsI read. A lot. I used to have a 90-minute commute by train to my job - both ways - and I...reactionscomments
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise PlanYou might not think COPD and exercise go well together, but actually they do. The fact is, exercise offers concrete benefits for...reactions2comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 2)Read Part 1 to find out more about Kevin's initial thoughts on this COPD application. I spoke recently with Kristen Willard, the...reactionscomments
8 Things To Do While Waiting For Your DoctorLet’s face it! People with lung diseases spend WAY too much time in doctor’s offices. Sometimes we don’t have to wait very...reactions4comments
Listen To Your Friends And FamilyOften times we Respiratory Therapists have to take on the role of teacher. We do our part to fix you. Then we...reactionscomments
COPD and the WorkplaceHaving COPD is a struggle in itself. Managing our disease when it comes to symptoms, triggers, medications, flare ups etc is not...reactions2comments
Be Prepared Please! Part 2In 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast United States with a vengeance. I wrote about this previously in part 1. Speeds as...reactions5comments
Be PreparedI used to be in the news business. So, I get a lot of breaking news alerts on my iPhone, that I’ve...reactions4comments
Casper's JourneyMy journey (COPD) Have I started this alone it would have been easier For care then, behold neither and neither And the...reactions4comments
Coping With COPD Guilt -- Just Let It GoIt's not surprising that people who have COPD often have to cope with guilt feelings. Sometimes the guilt is self-inflicted, while other...reactions20comments
New BeginningsThe New Year is here. For as long as I remember, this has been a time of resolutions, where I always declare...reactionscomments
No, You Can't Come Over for DinnerI tend to forget that not everyone understands what it's like to live with a chronic illness. I also tend to forget...reactions25comments
Incorporate Yoga Into Your Daily Routine for Some COPD BenefitsStaying active when you have COPD is important. It will help your body stay stronger and improve your overall quality of life...reactions2comments
Types of DoctorsSo, it’s important to have a great doctor. But, you’ll also want a doctor who fits your personality. Here are the four...reactionscomments
