7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
Mental and Physical Health With COPDYou may know what COPD is and that it affects your organs. It can affect your body and mind. It’s very important...reactions3comments
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit YouEditor's Note: Always talk with your doctor before altering your drug schedule or if you have any concerns regarding your treatment. In...reactions3comments
Catch Your BreathIt is a new paradigm. We must learn to breathe differently by becoming more efficient at moving oxygen around our lungs and...reactions2comments
Some Days Are Worse Than OthersNo two days are the same and some days are better or worse than others. The fight just never seems to go...reactions25comments
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD DiagnosisI have seen quite a few people in this forum and on many social network forums trying to quit smoking. I have...reactions42comments
Spring Ahead With COPDWe just had a time change and sprung ahead an hour. I read that the general idea of why we do this...reactions4comments
A Guide to COPD-Friendly ClimatesI live in Illinois, and for the most part, we have four seasons. I loved growing up in a little rural town...reactions91comments
Living With a COPD DiagnosisIn our forums, some people share things that they wished they would had known about COPD. One lady shared that she wishes...reactions24comments
Why Journal?Journaling. I remember keeping diaries when I was younger. The tiny keys that came with the diaries were so cute. It’s funny...reactions6comments
Can COPD Patients Swim Safely?In the past, I used to swim like a fish. My kids could never understand how I could hold my breath under...reactions2comments
You Need to Know Before Being AdmittedMany of us have had to have extra care lately and have been hospitalized. It seems that winter is an extremely tough...reactions17comments
COPD Exercise Suggestions and HobbiesDoes anyone else have hobbies that help them get a little more exercise? Some people might be interested in finding ways to...reactions12comments
How to Manage a Good Life With COPDOnce diagnosed, after the denial, we accept our COPD and can learn how to live the good life despite having COPD. Some...reactions10comments
Tips for Managing Springtime With COPDSpring is my favorite time of year. I love that first day when the snow is gone, and the air is warm...reactions12comments
Using a BiPap MachineI had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a respiratory therapist. Not my RT but someone who I have never spoken to...reactions7comments
Steroid Bruising and Those Nasty Skin TearsCOPD is far from funny. We often have one great day, and the next day are struggling to breathe. This constant struggle...reactions6comments
Having COPD Is Full of Do Not’sIt seems that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, belongs in a "world of not." This will hopefully make sense...reactions30comments
A Heart Month ReviewFebruary has been heart month for as long as I can remember. It is the month to stop and check in with...reactions19comments
