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
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
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
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
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
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
Focusing on The Things That MatterAs I get older, it’s easier to see that some of the things in life that I thought mattered really don’t matter...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
The Year Was 1987: My 30 Years with COPDI have journeyed many years with COPD. Next year will be an incredible 30 years since being first diagnosed by my then...reactions5comments
Our COPD Christmas WishlistChristmas is upon us, and what is Christmas without a little gift wishing? Right now, doctors are wishing they had something in...reactionscomments
Tidbits and Tricks - Tried and TrueWe often hear of unconventional things people do when they are struggling to breathe, to feel better or for any reason. These...reactionscomments
Respiratory 101: The Respiratory TractIt's helpful for anyone with a respiratory disease like COPD to at least have a basic understanding of the respiratory system and...reactionscomments
A New Year, A New Management PlanOver 11 million Americans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a lung disease which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and makes...reactions3comments
How a Pet Can Help You Stay HealthierCOPD can change your life in so many ways. Sometimes, as the disease progresses, it requires you to become more of a...reactionscomments
Some Dreams Have Come TrueSo often talking with COPDers, the discussion goes to what they can’t do anymore, how they failed, let themselves down, let others...reactions1comment
Confessions of a Crazy COPD Cat LadyWith a cheery "See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya," the Mighty Tiger zoomed through the open door, out of his castle and...reactions2comments
What If I Have To Call An Ambulance?Having to call an ambulance can be very intimidating for some people. Some worry that they will feel sicker than they are...reactionscomments
