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 Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Owning Your CourageWe all know the strangling fear of breathlessness. It knocks the wind out of us and leads us to believe that we're going to die. Our minds become clogged with... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A Cough Is Very BeneficialA cough can be annoying at times. This is especially true when you have a chronic cough or a cough that won’t go away. Still, a cough has a very... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Affording Our MedicationsI had no insurance when I was first diagnosed with alpha-1 (Genetic COPD). Trying to find the money to pay for my prescriptions was so hard. After going without at... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What’s That Smell?Have smells ever bothered you because of your COPD? Smells sure have bothered me! Laundry aisle I remember going shopping with my mom from a very early age, and every... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The Possible Link Between COPD and AllergiesMany people with COPD also have asthma and many people with asthma also have allergies. So, are there also links between COPD and allergies? I recently investigated this topic. This... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Overnight Sleep StudyWhen it comes to sleeping, those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble getting a good night's rest. People who have COPD have an increased risk of developing... By Jackie English1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Love Letters From The PastHave you ever thought about leaving notes, emails, or videos for your family after you are gone? Shortly after they diagnosed me with Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD), I started doing this... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Beyond My ExistenceThis morning I awoke to my 3-month-old puppy pulling at my hair. The light tugs caused me to smile. It was time for the pups to go outside, and then... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Communicating With Your DoctorMost people have no idea how to ask questions of their doctor nor do they know what questions to ask. They go into the doctor’s office, he looks at the... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Sleep Disorders and COPDGetting a good night’s sleep is an important part of our overall health and well-being. However, people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble sleeping. In fact... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Short Of Breath EmbarrassmentA week ago my husband and I were going to dinner at another couple’s home we have been friends with for many years. They have lived in South Carolina for... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenge of the Garbage Bags: They Take My Breath AwayMy husband went shopping. Not one time or two, but three times. A generic brand of garbage bags, that the package said unscented. I got a sore throat and a... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA DollarsIf you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend the money in those accounts. The good news... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Walking Isn’t the Only Way to ExerciseBetween the weight gain from prednisone and my trashed knees, I can’t walk or jog too far. So how do I exercise? I found that it's easier to exercise when... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Think in Solutions, Not in ProblemsThe title of this article is actually a comment written by a member of this community. Her name is Patricia. When I read it, I knew it would make a... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren'tI exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy. Yet, there are days that I wake up depressed, feel out of place in my own home, or find myself... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments57 comments
Recovering From PneumoniaGetting pneumonia can be scary for anyone, especially for somebody living with COPD. Jackie discusses a recent bout with the infection and her recovery. How are you doing today?... By Jackie English1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD I have been talking about moving for about three years. My first plan was to move to Texas from Massachusetts to be closer to my son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD and SyncopePeople living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out. During syncope a person loses consciousness for several seconds... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments