Getting Diagnosed With BronchiectasisI was just told I have a condition called bronchiectasis. According to The American Lung Association, bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition...reactions6comments
The Benefits of Hospice Care for COPD PatientsWhen I was growing up, my grandmother was abruptly diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, which rapidly declined in a matter of weeks. The...reactions4comments
Dos and Don’ts of Rescue InhalersLike many in our community, I couldn't imagine life without my trusty rescue inhaler. Over the 35 years I've been dealing with...reactions24comments
Is a Maintenance Dose of Antibiotics Good for a COPD Patient?I have never been on a maintenance dose of antibiotics myself, but I know many who have. I have heard many praise...reactions9comments
Pride, Humility, and COPDIt begins when others see that you're not as energetic or that you move more slowly. My mother's complaint was that she...reactions4comments
Traveling by Train With COPDIn the past, I have written an article about air travel with COPD but today I'd like to talk about train travel...reactions2comments
What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?It’s not the young, healthy, strong, freckled-faced girl I used to see years ago. At times, I see a few wrinkles, age...reactions2comments
COPD and MenChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among women than men. This is partially due to the different rates and effects...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Special Caregiver in Your Life?I am very blessed and have quite a few reasons why. My main caregiver is my husband, Dave. He has told me...reactionscomments
Redefining Being a KarenWhen my mom met Karen at the last job she had in early 2000, she found in Karen a funny, supportive, younger...reactions2comments
Surviving the SummerIt wasn't long ago when the bitter cold of winter was the major discussion again and again. Think about it: weather is...reactions4comments
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated With COPDStaying hydrated is important for anyone, but if you have a chronic disease like COPD, it’s even more important, and there are...reactions2comments
Thoughts Only Those With Lung Disease Can Relate ToWe often refer to anyone with breathing issues as "lungers." This includes people with diseases like asthma (which I have) and COPD...reactions9comments
My Many Faces in the MorningAh, mornings. I can imagine the many faces of me waking up. The "I didn't get enough sleep grump" face. The "I...reactionscomments
Can You Avoid Thrush When Having COPD?It was not until my mother started using regular inhalers for her COPD symptoms, that I found out what oral thrush was. As...reactionscomments
6 Tips to Ensure Accuracy in Your Pulse Oximeter ReadingsPulse oximeters serve as essential tools for monitoring oxygen levels. Yet, like any device, they can encounter occasional issues, leading to inaccurate...reactions4comments
Choosing the Right Style of Nasal Cannula for YouIt is common for COPD patients to transition at some point to oxygen use. We may associate surgery, ER visits, or hospital...reactionscomments
Managing Depression Brought On by Living With COPDLiving with COPD is not easy. Dealing with the day-to-day aggravations of being short of breath and the anxiety it causes is...reactionscomments
Where Does Happiness Come From?I started the day overwhelmed, coughing, down, tired, and broke. From there I sat down to take my meds and to relax...reactions4comments
Three Major Drugmakers Cap Inhaler CostsThis year, three large drug companies have agreed to limit the cost of some of their inhalers. The inhalers are used by...reactions14comments
