COPD and Comorbid ConditionsWhen someone has more than one health condition, they are said to have comorbid conditions or comorbidities. Most people living with COPD...reactions45comments
The COPD KitchenI have always had a love of cooking. Collecting cookbooks and recipes, particularly from the colonial era, was a hobby. Weekend mornings...reactions51comments
Encouraging, Uplifting, and PromisingI am so tired of hearing the downside of COPD, so I thought I would change it around a bit and write...reactions30comments
The Loneliness of COPDEditor's Note: This article was originally published on March 4, 2021.Going from a very active social life to a stay-at-home life, I...reactions10comments
I Have Alpha What?"You have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency." Those were the words that I heard when I was diagnosed in June of 2010. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin...reactions2comments
COPD Word SearchIt is time for some fun! Can you find the following COPD-related terms in the word search below? How did you do?...reactions8comments
Recognizing Rare DiseasesEvery year on the last day of February, we acknowledge those who are fighting a rare diease. This article outlines a bit...reactions21comments
New Life and New Beginnings With COPDI have an update on my journey with a cancer scare. After many weeks of tests and very lonely, scary moments, I...reactions9comments
Different COPD Treatments TriedThere are many different treatment options for people living with COPD. This article provides information on a few of the most common...reactions9comments
Down the Rabbit HoleI am a big fan of Alice in Wonderland and all the great quotes that come from the story. Many seem like...reactions8comments
The Best Place to Live in the WinterThe best place to live in the winter is something that I have looked into for years. Being from South Dakota made...reactionscomments
Keeping Up With ExerciseWe see very few people for fear of cold or flu and do not take to crowds. It is a way of...reactions23comments
Managing COPD With Other IllnessesAlong with COPD, I have several other diseases, one of which is hypothyroidism. This is more commonly known as an underactive thyroid...reactions18comments
Other Lung Conditions: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung CancerHow does the development and progression of COPD (chronic bronchitis or emphysema) differ from some other well-known lung conditions like asthma, cystic...reactionscomments
Alternative Quit Smoking Methods - Do They Work?There are no two ways about it - quitting smoking is hard. Tobacco is one of the most powerful addictions, with both...reactions1comment
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension? Some people with COPD may develop a condition called pulmonary hypertension (PH). So, what is pulmonary hypertension? What does it mean for...reactions4comments
Panic Is the ProblemWe know that we are all different even though we have the same disease. Symptoms vary from one person to the other...reactions8comments
January 2021 Journal: Where Does the Day Go?As I climbed into bed for the night, I thought back on my day. Where does the time go? I woke up...reactions5comments
February Is Heart MonthThe month of February is dedicated to all things of the heart. The feast of St. Valentine falls on February 14th. On...reactions21comments
Understanding COPD TrendsDyspnea is a medical term for shortness of breath or feeling like you can’t breathe in enough air. It can be a...reactionscomments
