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Mama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes were the best. We experimented a lot. One...

I gasped for air as I stepped out the back door and onto the deck. The sweat began to pour off of me, and I hurried back into the house...

There is a well-known link between COPD and various types of heart disease. You may or may not be able to avoid the impact on your heart as your COPD...

I hear from people daily that tell me they can’t exercise and don’t exercise daily. They complain that they can’t go to the bathroom without feeling exhausted and gasping to...

I 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...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

I came across this quote the other day by Ady Barkan, a health care activist talking about his battle with ALS. “Hope is not a state of mind. It is...

We 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...

A 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...

I 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...

Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how certain scents, which might be imperceptible or pleasant...

Many 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...

As we approach the winter of our lives, we all know that one day, hopefully in the very distant future, we will all die. Those of us who have COPD...

When 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...

Have 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...

This 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...

Most 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...

Getting 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...

A 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...

My husband went shopping and bought a generic brand of garbage bags, that the package said were unscented. I got a sore throat and a tight chest when we opened...