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...reactions14comments
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...reactions139comments
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
Summer ReadingTook a chance and went to the beach this past Sunday. My wife and my daughter were at a niece’s shower. Now...reactionscomments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPDRecently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD...reactions3comments
Me and mePresent Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin:...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Support GroupsWe asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment...reactions7comments
Tips for Quitting SmokingSmoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should...reactions3comments
