Basics For Caregivers: TerminologyWhat exactly is a caregiver? A caregiver is defined by the Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary as “a person who provides direct care (as...reactionscomments
Finding Deals on Mobility Devices and SuppliesThroughout your journey with COPD, you will no doubt spend a great deal of money on medicine and supplies to assist you...reactions3comments
Useful Items I Keep in My COPD To-Go BagI don't know about you, but ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 (genetic cause of COPD) and started using inhalers and...reactions47comments
Traveling by Train With COPDIn the past, I have written an article about air travel with COPD but today I'd like to talk about train travel...reactions2comments
Pride, Humility, and COPDIt begins when others see that you're not as energetic or that you move more slowly. My mother's complaint was that she...reactions4comments
Is a Maintenance Dose of Antibiotics Good for a COPD Patient?I have never been on a maintenance dose of antibiotics myself, but I know many who have. I have heard many praise...reactions9comments
Dos and Don’ts of Rescue InhalersLike many in our community, I couldn't imagine life without my trusty rescue inhaler. Over the 35 years I've been dealing with...reactions21comments
The Benefits of Hospice Care for COPD PatientsWhen I was growing up, my grandmother was abruptly diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, which rapidly declined in a matter of weeks. The...reactions4comments
Getting Diagnosed With BronchiectasisI was just told I have a condition called bronchiectasis. According to The American Lung Association, bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition...reactions5comments
Earning Extra IncomeThe last thing you may want in the flurry of the COPD mix is extra responsibility while having to make an income...reactions1comment
Let’s Look Into Our FutureLet's dive into the future. A future where living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) takes a turn for the better. My...reactions5comments
Your "Unusual" Symptoms with COPDMost people living with COPD are well aware of, and have much experience with, the common symptoms that come along with it...reactions4comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
Does the Word Hospice Scare You?When most people think of hospice, the first thing that enters their mind is death and dying with peace and dignity. I...reactions5comments
Inhalers and Their Proper UseToo often, I seem to read about "inhaler abuse." A recent study cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine stated, "Inhaled...reactions13comments
COPD and MenChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among women than men. This is partially due to the different rates and effects...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Special Caregiver in Your Life?I am very blessed and have quite a few reasons why. My main caregiver is my husband, Dave. He has told me...reactionscomments
Can You Avoid Thrush When Having COPD?It was not until my mother started using regular inhalers for her COPD symptoms, that I found out what oral thrush was. As...reactionscomments
My Many Faces in the MorningAh, mornings. I can imagine the many faces of me waking up. The "I didn't get enough sleep grump" face. The "I...reactionscomments
Surviving the SummerIt wasn't long ago when the bitter cold of winter was the major discussion again and again. Think about it: weather is...reactions4comments
