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During the darkest and coldest time of the year, keeping a positive attitude and finding daily gratitude can be more challenging. COPD restricts me, so choosing hobbies and activities can...

In the realm of home oxygen therapy, optimal health demands a proactive approach. As someone deeply involved in the qualification process for home oxygen at our hospital, I've realized the...

Editors Note: The experiences shared in this article are those of the author. Please consult your doctor if you feel that you need personalized medical advice. I have noticed in...

The question I'm often asked is, “Why did you become a respiratory therapist?” There's no simple answer, but the pivotal point that set me on this path was my childhood...

We are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Patient Leader Barbara Moore passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 68. Barbara was diagnosed with COPD...

I'm sure the list is long with all the things that we can not do or that are too hard for us to do because of our COPD. My family...

Just a few weeks ago that I was talking to a friend and telling her I was actually looking forward to winter. She said she felt the same way, even...

I had never considered using a walker until my surgery in 2015. I was still using oxygen tanks back then, and my surgeon put me on a five-pound weight limit...

Advocates for people with COPD speak with a special combination of wisdom, strength, and empathy. This collection highlights the top articles written by COPD patient advocates during 2023. These articles...

Gee, I don’t know what to think of that title. Yet that title seemed to jump out at me and felt perfect. Sometimes, that’s how things work in my articles...

New Year is my second favorite time of the year after September. I don’t subscribe to New Year's resolutions; instead, I think about it as a time of renewal. From...

As we enter the new year, it's an opportune moment to reflect on our lives and well-being. This year, I encourage everyone to make positive changes and improve their well-being...

One thing I've learned from COPD is that almost everything that I took for granted was going to change. No matter how hard I fought against giving in to my...

I work in a hospital and engage in daily conversations with COPD patients. Additionally, as an active member of this community, I make it a point to listen attentively to...

On August 22, 2003, I married my best friend. I worked in the ambulance service while he was in the police force. We shared so many of the same interests:...

So, you've mustered the courage, and you're gonna do it. You are finally feeling strong enough to take that trip, to see those people, enjoy the scenery, and make some...

As winter approaches, the chill and snow become part of the landscape. It's an opportune moment to discuss effective strategies for navigating the cold weather when you have COPD. If...

This past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was shining; the leaves were turning colors. The wind...

Where did this year go? When I was young, I always asked my parents, “Is Christmas coming pretty soon?" I always got so excited. "Can we go buy presents?” "When...

I can’t believe I’m going there, but here it goes. I know a lot of us have had this happen before, but it’s something that we don’t like to talk...