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
How to Help Someone Adjust to Life With COPDSo, you have a loved one or friend newly diagnosed with COPD and you are wondering how you can best help them. Here are five things to do and five... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 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
Do I Need a Probiotic With My Antibiotic?For people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), antibiotic use may be more common than in the general population. Antibiotics serve an important role in managing some COPD bacterial exacerbations:... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Headed to Arizona!Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2. Well, we made a change of plans right from the beginning... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Overwhelmed With Doctor AppointmentsIs anyone feeling overwhelmed with doctor appointments? I sure am! Between missing yearly appointments the last few years from COVID and my recent ER visit, I feel I have enough... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
COPD Knows No AgeThe longer that I’ve been in this COPD world, the more opportunity I have had to talk with others that have COPD. I may have met only a few dozen... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Things I Have LearnedThe old adage goes, “We make hay when the sun shines”. So, as February turns into March, and March into April, I will be bravely getting ready to leave my... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Anxiety With Flu and COVID AroundI don’t know about all of you, but this new variant on the rise has my nerves on end. I normally try to keep my articles upbeat, but I want... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
COPD.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on COPD.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Intimacy With Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)Okay, it’s something we don’t like to talk about, but we really should. How is the intimacy in your home? Over the past eleven years since being diagnosed with Alpha-1... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Future Is NowHow good would it be if the doctor came to your house instead? Well, the future is now! Hear about how my healthcare experience has changed with the advent of... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Losses and Gains With COPDI have battled being underweight or overweight all my life, shuffling between too small or too big. I intensely focus on input and output, or what I should eat and... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Packing for Our TripEditor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 3! Where do I even begin? Packing for me is worse than... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Listen to Your BodyJeff speaks about the importance of listening to your body as someone living with COPD. Do you have a COPD story? Click the button below to share with our... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Don’t Forget Your Medicine!“I felt so good I just flat out forgot my medicine!” said a COPD patient of mine from out of town. He was referring to his nebulizer and rescue inhaler... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments