To Exercise or Not to Exercise"Exercise cannot reverse lung disease, but it can reverse de-conditioning and improve your quality of life." We all know we should do...reactions10comments
Seasonal AnxietyThis is the most dangerous time of the year for some. If you are like me, depression and anxiety start to have...reactions16comments
Managing AnxietyIt is no secret that anxiety goes hand in hand with COPD as symptoms worsen. Once the shortness of breath, or dyspnea...reactions8comments
COPD Anxiety and FearAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, anxiety is defined as: medical: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by...reactions7comments
Bloating and COPD - Part 2In part one I explained how COPD causes many of us to bloat. I also explained how large our lungs become inside our...reactions17comments
What I Would Like Doctors to KnowWhen we are diagnosed with COPD, it can feel like receiving a swift blow to the head. We rarely see it coming...reactions10comments
COPD Indoor Activities and HobbiesDuring the darkest and coldest time of the year, keeping a positive attitude and finding daily gratitude can be more challenging. COPD...reactions4comments
Why Is Supplemental Oxygen Beneficial?Some people in this community utilize home oxygen therapy. It benefits them by keeping oxygen levels normal. Today I would like to...reactions25comments
Time Flies When You Do NothingTime seems to fly by. We just got over the new year, and before we knew it, here came August. Another eight...reactions4comments
What Is Your Hobby?As I write this article, we are about 50 days away from spring. I started the count-down calendar early in the new...reactions4comments
Incontinence and Shortness of BreathHave you noticed that anytime you get short of breath, it leads to an urgent need to use the washroom? First comes...reactions29comments
The Mindset, Pacing, and Breathlessness.COPD effects each of us differently. But the one thing we all have in common is breathlessness which at times can -...reactions4comments
The Invisibility of PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactions3comments
COPD and Throat PainPeople often ask about COPD and throat pain, throat discomfort, coughing things up or just plain coughing. Many things can affect a...reactions4comments
Body Cramping With COPDDo you know how frustrating it can be to wake up in the middle of the night with a cramp that you...reactions18comments
Surviving The HolidaysThe end of each year brings on seasonal festivities with lots of visiting and socializing. Even in this mid-pandemic year, people still...reactions6comments
What to Do When Your Oxygen Level Is LowIn the realm of home oxygen therapy, optimal health demands a proactive approach. As someone deeply involved in the qualification process for...reactions2comments
Remembering Barbara MooreWe are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Patient Leader Barbara Moore passed away on January 7, 2024 at the...reactions9comments
Walking & Rolling: Mobility AssistanceMy husband stopped the van, parking it in the handicapped spot in front of a shop. “What do you need?” he asked...reactions5comments
3 Products That Make My COPD Life EasierTwenty-one years of having COPD had passed before the progression of my illness forced me to retire from work. Another three years...reactions9comments
