Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 1: How to ShopOther than helping my mom bake, I hated to cook when I was younger. I used to joke that I didn't cook;...reactionscomments
How to Save Money on Your MedicationsOut of pocket costs for COPD medications can be high. But these medications can be life-saving, or at the least, a great...reactions1comment
Let's Talk COPDMy diagnosis of COPD during 1987 was an unremarkable affair. The doctor informed me after tests for repeated bronchitis and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
The Rewards of Quitting Smoking In a NutshellEveryone today knows it's better to quit smoking, that are some significant rewards to quitting smoking. When my parents started smoking in...reactions11comments
10 Things You Might Not Know About COPDCOPD is a complex and intricate group of conditions. Even for those who educate and familiarize themselves with this condition regularly, there...reactionscomments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactions3comments
The Transplant Evaluation RequestMaybe you have heard of someone going through a transplant or maybe you have contributed financially to help someone else. However, I...reactions3comments
Community Tips: Staying Active with COPDWhen living with COPD, every day can be unique. Some days, independence and activity may come easily, while other days, it may...reactions10comments
The Lung Transplant Evaluation TeamDuring your lung transplant evaluation, you will meet with a large team of physicians, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists and dietitians. It...reactionscomments
My Healthcare Team (Part 2)As mentioned in Part 1, when talking with people about their journey with COPD, it’s important to remind each person that they...reactions1comment
Have a Fulfilling Life AnywayI have a fulfilling life even though I'm not a princess (except in my mind) or a Supreme Court judge or a...reactions4comments
Impact of COPD on Quality of Life: By the NumbersAs with many chronic conditions, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess. Most healthcare professionals focus on managing...reactionscomments
It's All In The LightingMy "day job" is in the television industry. I have worked behind the scenes for twenty (plus) years in either the production...reactionscomments
What a Difference a Year MakesLooking back I realize That I could bake, cook and clean I could visit, shop and enjoy more than I can now...reactionscomments
COPD: Letter to My SonWhen I first started getting sick you were just nine. You were in Cub Scouts and I was one of the den...reactions4comments
Halloween Costumes with COPDI hope you will take this in the fun that it is intended. I was just thinking about my mom and her...reactionscomments
I Came Out of the COPD ClosetMy daughter got married a couple of weeks ago. It was a blustery outdoor wedding, but so pretty! Then there was an...reactions1comment
What We Need to Hear and What You Can DoMy friend rubbed my upper arms as if she were warming up someone who'd just come in from the bitter cold. Her...reactions2comments
Why COPD Awareness MattersNovember is COPD Awareness Month. It is a time that many of us will collectively bring more awareness about this disease to...reactionscomments
The Past and Outdoor FunAs a continuation of my previous article, Getting Fit with Pulmonary Rehab, I wanted to discuss the past and also some outdoor...reactions2comments
