Life Gets in the Way of LivingLife with COPD and other chronic health issues sometimes puts living on hold. Too often, when we struggle with breathing, for example...reactions1comment
Time Flies When You Do Nothing (Part 2)Part one is here. Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has its own challenges, but hobbies can be a good way...reactions4comments
So Much Guilt Because of COPDEditor's Note: This article addresses the topic of smoking, which has the potential to evoke strong emotions. I feel guilty about so...reactions30comments
Raging Wild FiresCanada is on fire. Some of the fires are man-made, and some are controlled burns that got out of control. These fires...reactions13comments
Time Flies When You Do NothingTime seems to fly by. We just got over the new year, and before we knew it, here came August. Another eight...reactions4comments
What If You Lived With COPD 250 Years Ago? As a kid with severe asthma, I often wondered what life would be like if I had been born 50 years earlier...reactionscomments
My Journey With GERDAt the very beginning of my diagnosis with COPD, I began feeling the symptoms of bloat. It felt like I was in...reactions3comments
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPDNowadays, there seems to be an app for everything, and if you have a smartphone, you probably have a few or have...reactions2comments
Methods for Cleaning Your EquipmentEditor's Note: Always refer to your healthcare team or device manufacturer if you have questions about cleaning your equipment. People with COPD...reactions12comments
Hospice and Palliative Care With COPDEditor's Note: This article discusses hospice and end-of-life care, which could be potentially triggering for certain readers. I know a lot of...reactions24comments
Extra Struggles in a COPD WorldYou’ve probably heard me say that the leg bones are connected to the knee bone. That’s my body, for sure. To me...reactionscomments
Health Risks Associated With COPDEditor's note: If you have concerns about COPD or associated comorbidities, always consult your healthcare provider. I am sure most of us...reactions24comments
Memes I'd Create for Doctor's Offices Then and NowI enjoy being a respiratory therapist. It gives me an opportunity to connect with people with COPD and to share my knowledge...reactions9comments
My Grandsons Interviewed Me About COPD: Here's What They AskedMy grandkids are always inquisitive about my Alpha-1, so I thought I would share their questions and how I answer them in...reactionscomments
My Wildfire WeekOur country is on fire from coast to coast across Canada, including the North and through Quebec. A controlled burn rids the...reactionscomments
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD PatientEditor's note: Always consult with your medical team before starting a new diet or exercise routine. Being diagnosed with COPD can seem...reactions4comments
This or That: Mesh or Jet NebulizersGiven the variety of options available for nebulizers today, I believe this to be a reasonable question. Which is better: mesh nebulizers...reactions20comments
Anxiety and BreathingSome people haven’t heard the part about managing and controlling the anxiety that accompanies episodes of shortness of breath. It is so...reactions5comments
Wildfires From CanadaThese Canadian wildfires have had a serious impact on a large portion of the U.S. In Illinois, our air quality has been...reactions6comments
Summer Heat, Humidity, and Air Quality as COPD TriggersSummer is here, and so is the chance to enjoy the great outdoors. But be careful. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary...reactions30comments
