Where Our Community Is FromLast fall we asked our COPD.net Facebook community where they were from. Not surprisingly, we heard from people all over the world! Nine countries and four continents were represented. The... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With COPD in the United KingdomI wanted to share with you what its like living with COPD in the UK. I am in South Wales and am very lucky with our National Health Service (NHS)... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 2)This is the second part of the series 'My Friend, Rick' which showcases my interview with a friend who recently had a lung transplant. Part one can be found here... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 2Cigarettes are liars! Over the years I would try to quit smoking, but it was short-lived. Too often there would be a trigger and I would start smoking again. When... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Oxygen DepletionAfter 8 years of living with COPD, you’d think I know all about oxygen and its usefulness in treating the disease. I don’t. But I’m always anxious to learn. I... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
New Year's Resolution or New Way of LivingI am not really a New Year’s resolution person because I was never very successful with them. The same thing happens when I try to diet. The plan lasts about... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
COPD and FluPeak flu season is upon us. The first quarter of the year is when we are most at risk for "catching" the flu, and that can be bad news for... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taking Notice of ChangeWe're so used to our own bodies that we tend not to take notice of gradual changes. We automatically think "it's us just getting a little older and slowing down."... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Seated Dance for COPDKathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and license Zumba Gold instructor, demonstrates a fun seated dance routine that can build strength, coordination, and toning - all while sitting in a chair... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Taking on a ChallengeHave you ever thought of doing something different, then pushing the thought to the back of your mind and at some point forgetting about it? All of a sudden it... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 1)I’ve been doing as much research as I possibly can about lung transplants. I previously wrote that I’ve been pre-accepted into the New York/Presbyterian/Columbia Lung Transplant Program. That means that... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
You Must Release Those EndorphinsDepression is prevalent this time of year. The days are cold, and nights are long. We fear going into public because we could run into someone with cold or flu... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Exercising Safely and Effectively With COPDExercising Safely and Effectively with COPD. Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides some simple tips on getting started safely with exercise when you have COPD... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Drop from FestivitiesIf you're anything like, me after the hype from the Christmas and New Year Festivities you seem to come down with one almighty bang. You're so busy preparing for the... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Truth as it ComesWriting this from my heart, I'm a true believer that we're all here for a reason and maybe we will never find out why. We all leave a mark behind... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Snow and COPDSince my COPD was diagnosed, I miss being able to shovel snow. Honestly. Sounds crazy, I know. But growing up in the Northeast United States, shoveling snow has been a... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Let’s Begin the Nutrition DiscussionWe get a lot of questions about a COPD diet. So, I spent some time investigating this subject. I even talked with a dietician and a COPD educator. What I... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?I was living out of state when mom called. She had not been diagnosed with COPD yet but was having chronic health problems. Wow! Another round of antibiotics for her... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Final Part of the YearDuring the final part of the year, I daydream about those late spring days when the temperature, humidity, dander, and wind speed finally align. I call it “God’s Weather”. The... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments