COPD and Indoor AirIt’s summer. Our focus has been on the outdoors. The big topic of conversation is usually the weather. Spring brought snow and...reactionscomments
Oxygen and me!Once in a while, I find myself acting as if I was still living in my pre-COPD days. That’s a bit difficult...reactions34comments
Better Breathing Exercises for COPDThe main effect of having COPD is how it affects your ability to breathe easily. The four main symptoms of COPD include:...reactions3comments
How Long Can Your Oxygen Tubing Be? Many people with COPD require supplemental oxygen. This requires the use of a nasal cannula and tubing. A standard recommendation is to...reactions29comments
Moving Through the Stages of Grief as a COPD CaregiverI was my mom's primary caregiver during the last four years of her life and I know how hard it can be...reactionscomments
Are You A Compliant Patient?Today I want to talk about compliance. So, what is compliance? How can it benefit you? By definition, it’s when you comply...reactions12comments
Understanding Barrel Chest With COPDIf you have COPD or care for someone who does, you probably are aware of the four most common symptoms of this...reactions7comments
10 Tips For Using Home OxygenAll people need oxygen to survive. Most people get plenty of oxygen from the air around us. But some people need more...reactions23comments
When You Can’t Afford COPD MedicationThe cost of medications and inhalers for COPD can be steep if you are on a limited income. I was Mom’s caregiver...reactions11comments
Time FliesIt seems that we were just preparing for summer, now kids and their parents are getting ready for school. Fall is right...reactions1comment
Making a VideoWhen I wake in the morning, there is a corner of my window that allows me to have a peek out and...reactionscomments
Top 5 Health Benefits of Magnesium and COPDWhen you have lung and breathing problems with COPD, sometimes getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals is a problem. One...reactions10comments
Welcome to My Secret GardenWelcome to my secret garden. Upon entering we gain a sense of freedom that dissolves our daily cares. Enter a new dimension...reactionscomments
What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is another chronic lung disease. It presents with symptoms that may resemble COPD. However, PF affects the lungs in...reactionscomments
The Emotional Challenges of Being a COPD CaregiverWhoever says being a caregiver for someone with COPD is easy doesn't know what they're talking about. I speak from experience. I...reactions3comments
Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation With COPD: Understanding the DifferenceShortness of breath, or feeling breathless, is what most people think of as the hallmark symptom of COPD. It's certainly one of...reactions135comments
The 4th of JulyThe 4th of July was recently commemorated here in the United States. It celebrates the founding of this country in 1776 and...reactionscomments
The Three Types of NebulizersThere are many respiratory medicines currently on the market. A common way of inhaling these is by using inhalers. Another common way...reactions6comments
InvincibleI think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and...reactions10comments
Could Statins Improve COPD Outcomes?Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 380 million people around the world, and those numbers are increasing every year. COPD is a...reactions4comments
