Respiratory RehabilitationA mere 3 days after a month long stay in the hospital, the specialist’s office called. They had a request from the...reactions12comments
My BiPapOne of the constant tests I had done while in the hospital was Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test. It is a test...reactions1comment
Heart Health and COPDWe should all be aware that the progression of one disease can often lead to deficiencies in other internal organs. Our lungs...reactions6comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence EffectsIt was about 7 am, lightly snowing, and still very dark outside. I needed to be sure that I got to work...reactions87comments
May is Mental Health Awareness MonthI wanted this video to help all of us through some of the issues of dealing with a continual chronic illness like...reactionscomments
Having A Power Outage In The Middle of the NightThere are so many things to remember when you have a chronic illness. Some things are within your control and other things...reactions17comments
What Does a Mindful Walk Mean?Having a mindful walk is a simple practice and yet some of us never get it right. It is learning to be...reactions7comments
It's a Question Of How I LookPeople make assumptions based on what they think they see when they see me. It's always a question of how I look...reactions16comments
Sleeping and COPDIf you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if...reactions12comments
Welcome to My Secret GardenWelcome to my secret garden. Upon entering we gain a sense of freedom that dissolves our daily cares. Enter a new dimension...reactionscomments
Making a VideoWhen I wake in the morning, there is a corner of my window that allows me to have a peek out and...reactionscomments
The Subtle Warning Signs of COPDThe warning signs are so subtle, it's ridiculous. Taking a look back, I can remember each and every warning sign. Collectively together...reactions6comments
Chronic Illness Changes EverythingWhen COPD strikes, it means lots of changes happen in a very short time in every part of our life. Our social...reactions9comments
September, a Time of RenewalSeptember. It reminds me of New Year’s and a time of goal setting and the promise of new things coming into our...reactions3comments
I Can’t Sleep Because of COPD - The Effects of COPD at NightI have never been a great sleeper. Being born a preemie, I needed to be woken every 2 to 3 hours to...reactions2comments
Exercise and COPD AwarenessOne of the first things that you will be told upon your diagnosis with COPD is that you must exercise daily. If...reactions4comments
My Diagnosis of COPDThe first time I realized that I might be having some breathing problems was many years before my diagnosis. Working in the...reactions11comments
November 20th is World COPD DayWorld COPD Day is an initiative that is sponsored by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Beginning in 2002, it...reactions3comments
November is COPD Awareness MonthBeing aware of what happens to your body when you have COPD can make the difference between living well and living poorly...reactionscomments
COPD and Christmas MelancholySeveral people have contacted me in mid-November to say that they could feel that same old Christmas melancholy setting in. Trying to...reactions6comments
