The Impacts of COPD: The Results Are InFor our 2022 COPD In America survey, 1,802 people answered 73 questions about navigating the many aspects of the condition. More than 16 million people in the United States have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Talking to Your Healthcare ProfessionalsFinding your voice and advocating for yourself when visiting your doctor is important. There are considerable benefits to your level of care if you take steps to be proactive in... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Dos and Don'ts of COPD ManagementLearning the dos and don’ts often takes time when diagnosed with a chronic disease. The same is true of COPD. So, I thought it would be neat to post the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
If I Had Known Then What I Know NowI should have asked a doctor about what was going on with my lungs much sooner. If I knew how bad it could become, I would have done something about... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I’m Getting So ExcitedExcite, excited, exciting. Those are rare words for me. Christmas is two and a half months away, and I’m going to do gifts this year, even homemade. I haven’t been... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stages and Ages of COPDWe are all curious about the stages and ages of our progressive disease. We tend to carry a torch about it, bragging from the hilltops about what we can still... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Death and Dying: Part 4Editor's note: This article contains references to death and other sensitive topics that may be upsetting to some readers. When a person is nearing the end of their lives, whether... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Is Polycythemia? While it is not as common today as in the past, some people with COPD may develop polycythemia. So, what is polycythemia? Why do some people with COPD develop it?... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sleeping: Recliner vs BedSleeping is never easy when you have COPD. In the early stages of COPD, I developed a nagging cough that intensified when I lay down to sleep. Laying down exacerbates... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Helping a Pet Owner With COPDCOPD is an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with four stages. Here is a list of helpful suggestions that you or someone else could do to be of help:... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Solution: Showering or BathingI am not happy that I panicked about taking a bath. I wrote part 1 of this story, which you can read here. My favorite thing is enjoying a hot... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Let’s Talk About AirwaysCOPD is a disease that impacts your airways and alveoli. In an earlier post I talked alveoli and the role they play in COPD. Today I’d like to begin the... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Importance of ExerciseThere are many significant benefits that may benefit one's health from participating in physical exercise. Jackie describes the benefits of exercise for her COPD and how she works out even... By Jackie English1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Should Do’s in a COPD WorldYou likely know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term that covers emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and the genetic form of COPD, Alpha-1 (Antitrypsin Deficiency). So, what... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Years by the DecadeMy life can easily be broken down by decades. Looking back, I find that each decade was spent with different people, doing different things as they interested me at the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things You Can Do to Help Those With COPDCOPD makes breathing difficult, and bending over can affect our breathing as it might not let our lungs expand to their total capacity. This can make daily tasks very difficult... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Didn’t Think My Heart Could Get Any BiggerToo often, we may barter for more time when coping with a chronic illness. We might not see it as bartering. Maybe we are just hoping and planning. I remember... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where There’s SmokeLooking out the window, I noticed smoke billowing from a house half a block behind ours. My husband saw it just before I did. Strangely, I didn’t smell smoke. I... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Family Picnic (Part 2)Part one of this story can be found here. In part one, I talked about our annual family picnic. There was a laundry list of stuff to planning a day... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Problem: Showering or BathingBefore my diagnosis, the thing I loved to do most was take a hot bath. After the kids were in bed and the house was quiet, I would light my... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments85 comments