My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 2You can read part one of this story here. The change in medications is making a positive difference! It's important to talk to your doctor and tell him or her... By Janet PlankBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1Can you walk the length of a football field? That’s getting to be a regular question from my pulmonologist. I’m sure he’s heard that when I get to my appointment... By Janet PlankBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD and New HobbiesWhen mom was frustrated with feeling cooped up, she used hobbies to keep happy with her COPD. Some were expensive and involved time and planning. Others were started on a... By Karen HoytBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Forgotten ExerciseWhen we talk about rehab, exercising, and getting into shape, the focus is often on the movement of arms and legs and on how we can build muscle, repetition by... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
COPD Through the YearsThere is much to learn about COPD. I wonder if, in one lifetime, we can know all there is to know about it? Imagine what it would be like if... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Covid Opened a Whole New WorldIn the olden days, pre-2020, the only thing stopping us from leaving our homes to socialize was the restrictions on our lungs. My goal was to leave my house three... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Spot A Bad DoctorWhat do you call a doctor who barely passed his medical exam? You call him doctor. I am sure that some of the best doctors barely passed their medical exams... By John Bottrell, RRTBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Incontinence and Shortness of BreathHave you noticed that anytime you get short of breath, it leads to an urgent need to use the washroom? First comes the inability to breathe, and if you don’t... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD: It’s Not Easy To WatchA girlfriend sent me a text the other day. She said that her husband didn’t understand when she got short of breath. He was very good to her most of... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Belly BreathingI inhale for 2 seconds through my nose, with my mouth closed, and try my hardest to get the breath deep into my abdomen. No shallow lung breathing is allowed;... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
A Different Kind of Thermostat: Part 2When my husband is going out to mow or haul something, I tell him, "I'll be right out to help." His response was, "yeah, right." That comment is in teasing... By Janet PlankBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Wearing Oxygen for the First TimeOver these past eleven years, I have had many first times with my oxygen. Here are some I'd like to share. In October 2011 is when I wore oxygen for... By Jackie EnglishBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments72 comments
Beyond My AddictionI can say with certainty that I would love a cigarette right now. It’s not a feeling like I would kill someone for a smoke, but given the opportunity, I... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s RecipesMama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes were the best. We experimented a lot. One... By Karen HoytBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Different Kind of Thermostat: Part 1I gasped for air as I stepped out the back door and onto the deck. The sweat began to pour off of me, and I hurried back into the house... By Janet PlankBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Get More Active To Lessen the Impact of Heart DiseaseThere is a well-known link between COPD and various types of heart disease. You may or may not be able to avoid the impact on your heart as your COPD... By Kathi MacNaughtonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
First Steps: Starting or Restarting ExerciseI hear from people daily that tell me they can’t exercise and don’t exercise daily. They complain that they can’t go to the bathroom without feeling exhausted and gasping to... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s OK to Self-CareI work every day, and sometimes on the weekends too. I don't get paid for many things that I work on. Are you like me? I keep pushing myself to... By Barbara MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Introducing the Social Health Network and Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2022 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the Social Health Network and Awards! The Social Health Network is a community... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
An Action Plan Is Hope for the FutureI came across this quote the other day by Ady Barkan, a health care activist talking about his battle with ALS. “Hope is not a state of mind. It is... By Carol KirkerBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments