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
Insurance Companies Versus DoctorsMy pharmacist just called me. She said my prescription was ready to be picked up. She also said my insurance requires that...reactions41comments
Irritability, Impatience, and WithdrawingOur families and friends know I have COPD, asthma, allergies, and more. They know they aren’t to come in wearing scented products...reactions39comments
Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 2 of 2I am writing part 2 of this article exactly two weeks out of surgery. You can read part one here. It has...reactionscomments
Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 1 of 2I wanted to share my experience with how I was diagnosed with hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism to help others who may deal with...reactions3comments
Sharing Information on Lung NodulesIn our community forum, someone had questions about nodules, so I thought this would be helpful for those with questions. Lung nodules...reactions36comments
The Thing About AnxietyIt is common knowledge for those with COPD that it comes with a full dose of anxiety and stress. Often these issues...reactions6comments
Can I Apply for Disability if I Have COPD?I didn’t answer that question fully in the first article. When I applied for disability in 2011, the main requirement for someone...reactions12comments
New Compound May Make Rescue Inhalers Work BetterAs a self-professed nerd, I am constantly reading research articles. Today I came across a very interesting article. This is one of...reactions2comments
Bringing Awareness: Part 2You can find part one of this story here. It’s not enough that we have to be aware of our physical and...reactions1comment
Are We Cleaning Our Supplies Properly?I have learned many new things over the years while living with COPD. Every time I think I have learned it, here...reactions42comments
COPD: Body and MindYou may know what COPD is and that it affects your body and mind. Let’s step back...reactionscomments
The Learning Curve of COPDOn a daily basis I work my way through the learning curve of coming to terms with the changes caused by my...reactions3comments
Tolerable and Intolerable Medication Side EffectsAs with many in the COPD community, I take many medications to help me breathe easier and live longer. Most of these...reactions59comments
Dressing in Layers Really HelpsBeing claustrophobic means that I have a tough time being constrained. Having COPD certainly doesn’t help. Having been intubated several times, when...reactions6comments
Bringing Awareness: Part 1Have you been diagnosed with COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Do you know someone who has COPD? COPD is the umbrella term...reactions3comments
You Are Your Own Best Advocate“You are your own best advocate!” You hear this a lot in this community because it is true. You ARE your best...reactions8comments
I Love Everything JanuaryThe best time of the holidays is when they are over! I know that makes me sound like Scrooge, but I can't...reactions2comments
New Years Resolutions Are Not for MeEvery year I make resolutions. I make the same resolutions year after year. They didn’t work last year, the year before, or...reactionscomments
