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Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping and my heart rate has been skyrocketing. When I get up to do anything, my oxygen...

The choices we never want to discuss until it is too late need our attention. Making your end-of-life choices is an important part of living. We are all going to...

Have you noticed as time goes by we notice more changes? I have already written about how my sleep pattern has changed. I also have noticed my eating pattern has...

Of all the people living with COPD, 20% also have a heart failure (HF) diagnosis. Likewise, people with COPD have a 4.5 times greater risk of developing HF than the...

We have all heard of the benefits of mind-body exercise for people with chronic conditions. If yoga feels too active for you and meditation not active enough, tai chi might...

How we handle the panic and anxiety that comes from living with COPD is different for everyone. Being in a constant state of dyspnea can be unnerving. Your response to...

I’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the hardest things for many people is accepting help...

While it might not be possible to change our entire circumstance, there are things we can do to focus our attention elsewhere. Hear how Jeff changes the channel to improve...

When I go out shopping, many times I use a mobility scooter. If I go to a small store I can get away with using my rollator walker. The large...

The term “self-care” has become quite a buzzword in recent times and I am a huge fan of it. Self-care is literally taking time to care for yourself. We live...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

My first airline trip with oxygen was to the 2012 Alpha-1 National Conference. It was also my first flight in over 25 years. I loved to fly but I hadn’t...

If you follow my writings on a regular basis, you know how deep researchers are getting into COPD research. Sure, some of this research is complex and even confusing. But...

June the 16th. I celebrated four years smoke-free and a new life living with COPD. If I had listened, would my COPD be less severe? Who knows, so dwelling on...

We were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids told her to quit smoking. Her illness forced...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease. With COPD, changes in the airways block the normal flow of air in and out of the lungs. This...

I used to thrive on living life with spontaneity. My work schedule was planned, but beyond that, I believed in letting life happen as it happened. A great deal of...

After many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks related to several products, including: In the United...

Sometimes it's so difficult to get into a routine and to do something positive. I have found that I love doing art, though at the moment I am at a...

When you are diagnosed with COPD, you will most likely want to make changes in your home environment. It is so important to eliminate anything that may be harmful to your...