Being Envious of the HealthyEveryone experiences jealousy or envy at some point in their lives. It may have been during childhood, envious of a playmate with...reactions47comments
The Person Behind the IllnessI’m sure we have all seen the saying, “I have COPD, COPD does not have me.” Another common one is, “I am...reactions22comments
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
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
COPD GlossaryFor those that have dealt with COPD for a while, we are quite familiar with the common terminology used. For patients that...reactions6comments
Is That All There Is?If you are familiar with the above-titled song by Peggy Lee from 1969, then you know it provided a topic for many...reactions8comments
Meditation for Better BreathingWhen many people hear the word meditation, they think of some new age mumbo jumbo. It is immediately dismissed, never realizing the...reactions13comments
December 2020 JournalDear Journal, Here we are at the end of another year. It has been a strange year for most, great sadness because...reactions4comments
My Medical BinderIt is fairly common in any family that one person handles the finances. This typically includes budgeting, banking, and paying the monthly...reactions9comments
There's Always a Solution, Part 2Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 can be found here. Getting dressed and taking showers seem...reactions7comments
Remembering Debz BorgeIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD...reactionscomments
Managing Rain and HumidityIt’s no secret that the weather can affect your COPD, with rain and humidity topping the list of potential exacerbation triggers. Summer...reactions19comments
Generations of Smoking in My FamilyThere are several generations of smoking in my family, and recently, it brought up a lot of emotions. See, I found a...reactionscomments
Prednisone: Villain or Hero?If you have experienced a COPD exacerbation at one point during your health journey, chances are, you are familiar with the drug...reactions18comments
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...reactions6comments
Managing Our HealthHealthcare can be problematic for those with COPD who live in rural areas. There isn't a pulmonologist in our area; the nearest...reactions3comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions4comments
Caring for Our CaregiversHow aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us? Have we recently shown our appreciation for...reactionscomments
A Type of Stem Cells May Reduce EmphysemaA while back I talked to you about stem cell therapy for COPD. The idea is you inject stem cells into a vein...reactions1comment
Philips Ventilator Recall: What You Need to KnowPhilips Respironics has recalled more than 16,000 ventilators in the United States due to a problem with the machines' oxygen flow. The...reactionscomments
