Strong Smells Can Cause Shortness of BreathYou probably have that one uncle that always covers himself in half of a bottle of cologne before showing up at a family function. He comes in and you give... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Safe Are Your Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels?If you are diagnosed anything other than mild COPD I always advocate buying an oximeter to check blood oxygen levels, more so when active. An oximeter is attached to the end... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the HolidaysIn a recent survey, 106 of our COPD community members shared their holiday struggles as well as some methods for coping during the holiday season. Between the cold weather and... By balexander2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?When there is a local disaster, it is important to be prepared - especially when living with COPD. There are many types of local disasters that you should think through... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
COPD and Workplace AccommodationsLiving and working with a chronic respiratory condition like COPD can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) offers legal protections for individuals... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
30 Days of COPD Awareness - 30 Things About Janet ... By Janet Plank6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Thoughts: What You Wish More People Knew About COPDAs part of COPD awareness month, we asked our Facebook community:"What do you wish more people knew about COPD?" Check out their responses below - and feel free to add yours in the comments! Also, we welcome... By jennl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Pick-Me-UpsDealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be helpful to give yourself a little pick-me-up every... By jennl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Handling the Holidays with COPDIt’s that time of year again! In a recent survey, 96% of individuals with COPD indicated they enjoy spending more time with their friends and family during the holiday season... By balexander2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pets with COPD?It’s a classic battle between head and heart: Should a person with COPD have a pet? Allow me to spoil the ending for you: there’s no right or wrong answer... By Stephanie Huston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips for Successful Outings with COPDI do most of my traveling by car. A short trip or a long trip, I'm always prepared or I try to be, but even the best laid plans can... By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Winter Is Coming - Be Careful Out ThereSadly, winter is approaching as we are into fall. With it comes gentle reminders to prepare for the coming cold we in the northern hemisphere are about to endure. Many... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Don't Breathe In - Breathe OutLike many with very severe emphysema, a component of COPD, my worst moments often occur soon after waking. Today was no exception. It is the moment when my long acting... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
On Oxygen and On The Go - Part 4: Let's Hit The RoadIf you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning if you want it to be successful and... By Mary Ultes7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Planning and Preparing: A Social Life with COPDIn my last article, “Having A Social Life With COPD”, the focus was on things that can affect us, such as scented products. In this article, we will discuss the challenge... By Janet Plank7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActHaving a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many workers are reluctant... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD: Now What?You will find that you and your doctor, as well as his/her staff, get to be quite a team. At the beginning of your disease, you may find you are... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
On Oxygen & On The Go - Part 1: The Burden of Portable OxygenJust because you're on supplemental oxygen doesn't give you any reason not to get out and about. To the contrary, supplemental oxygen might give you the freedom to get out... By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Is COPD Terminal – Am I Going to Die?As someone who has written a journal on my journey with COPD for a several years I often receive emails from frightened readers. Or notice a search engine query asking if... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Learning to Breathe Right is the Hardest of AllThe one thing most if not all us with COPD have in common is – we don't breathe right. Even though we fought to breathe from birth many of us never... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments71 comments