The Wonderful Things Life Has To OfferGee, I don’t know what to think of that title. Yet that title seemed to jump out at me and felt perfect. Sometimes, that’s how things work in my articles... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The New Year and COPDNew Year is my second favorite time of the year after September. I don’t subscribe to New Year's resolutions; instead, I think about it as a time of renewal. From... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Three New Year Resolutions for COPD ManagementAs we enter the new year, it's an opportune moment to reflect on our lives and well-being. This year, I encourage everyone to make positive changes and improve their well-being... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Holiday Traditions and COPDOne thing I've learned from COPD is that almost everything that I took for granted was going to change. No matter how hard I fought against giving in to my... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Five Practical Gifts Ideas for Someone With COPDI work in a hospital and engage in daily conversations with COPD patients. Additionally, as an active member of this community, I make it a point to listen attentively to... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Love, Adaptation, and COPDOn August 22, 2003, I married my best friend. I worked in the ambulance service while he was in the police force. We shared so many of the same interests:... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Travel Tips and Precautions for COPD PatientsSo, you've mustered the courage, and you're gonna do it. You are finally feeling strong enough to take that trip, to see those people, enjoy the scenery, and make some... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Eight Tips for Managing the Cold Weather With COPDAs winter approaches, the chill and snow become part of the landscape. It's an opportune moment to discuss effective strategies for navigating the cold weather when you have COPD. If... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPDThis past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was shining; the leaves were turning colors. The wind... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Making Every Moment of Everyday Worth LivingWhere did this year go? When I was young, I always asked my parents, “Is Christmas coming pretty soon?" I always got so excited. "Can we go buy presents?” "When... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
The COPD Mishaps That We Don’t Like To Talk About: Part 1I can’t believe I’m going there, but here it goes. I know a lot of us have had this happen before, but it’s something that we don’t like to talk... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
What To Say to Someone Who Has Been Diagnosed With COPDI will be honest with you. When someone is diagnosed with a disease, it's not easy for me to come up with the right words to say to them. Choosing... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
World COPD Day and AwarenessOn November 15th, we celebrated World COPD Day. It is this day of the year when we bring awareness of our COPD. This year's theme is ‘Breathing is Life-Act Earlier.’... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Oxygen and Shortness of BreathWe asked our advocates about their challenges in using oxygen and managing shortness of breath. Here are their responses. Barbara I started using oxygen about six years ago. At first... By COPD.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Dear Family,I want to thank you for being the people to take care of me. From the time we got married and had children, my life path changed. I had no... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD Awareness Month: COPD StrugglesI have emphysema and chronic bronchitis from the combination of smoking and having Alpha-1. I usually try to stay upbeat and not let the struggles of living with Alpha-1 get... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reflecting on My COPD JourneyIt’s been a little over two years since I first started to write for our online health community. The first article that I did was on rare diseases. With Alpha-1... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Thanksgiving: To Do or Not To DoThanksgiving can be a huge celebration as, for some, it kicks off the holiday season. As baby boomers, we have become accustomed to having 35 at the table. Only members... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
The Emotional Toll of Living With COPDEach person reading this article knows the physical symptoms of COPD and its limitations. We have all felt the strangling anxiety of not being able to catch our breath. It... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
Aspects Of COPD You Cannot SeeHave you ever felt like you can't catch your breath, even when you're not running? This is what it's like for people living with COPD. COPD is an invisible lung... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments