Types of DoctorsSo, it’s important to have a great doctor. But, you’ll also want a doctor who fits your personality. Here are the four types of doctor personalities: They are confident and... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Incorporate Yoga Into Your Daily Routine for Some COPD BenefitsStaying active when you have COPD is important. It will help your body stay stronger and improve your overall quality of life in so many ways. But when you find... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Coping With COPD Flare-Ups61% of respondents indicated in the 2018 In America survey that they want information on coping with COPD flare-ups. Kevin shares information on how he handles and avoids flare-ups from... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
What is a Patient Advisory Council?Patient engagement has evolved in the public and private sectors over the years. Many organizations including healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, foundations and non-profit associations are forming patient advisory... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Starting AnewSometimes, living this COPD life, as well as a life of chronic illness, makes it difficult to find things to look forward to. Many live a life where every day... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Health Tracking JournalWhen I was diagnosed with chronic illness, I found doctors questions as confusing as they must have thought my answers were. The important stuff eluded me until after the doctor... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
COPD Lexicon: Stem Cell TherapyStem cell therapy has benefited people with other diseases. The dream is it will help people with COPD. The reality is this probably won’t happen for another 20 years or... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Holiday GoalsMy biggest challenge during any holiday is goal setting. I want to do all the things exactly the way I did them in the past. Alas, that is no longer going... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Rules For Determining What Medicine Works Best For YouThere are many COPD medicines currently on the market. There will also be many new ones entering the market in the near and distant future. So, how do you decide... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Christmas Epidemic: Is Christmas A COPD Trigger?Last year I made a list of “10 Christmas COPD Triggers.” Apparently I missed a key trigger: Christmas itself. Seriously, folks! Researchers really think Christmas is a COPD trigger. Or... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Feline Self-CareWe were raised in a culture that said if we took care of ourselves we were being selfish, but have you ever watched a cat go through their daily lives?... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Video: Happy Holiday Mindful MomentGetting through the holiday family times without stress or anxiety was practically impossible after the diagnosis of COPD. There came a time when we had to let go of the... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Holidays and COPDMy family and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hope you and yours did too. On my side of our family (which is Irish) I am one of 21 first cousins... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Am I Trying To Say?Whether we like it or not, we have moved to the fast track, which offers immediate convenience and response. We can email a letter and get a response in a... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often confusion about what these words mean and why... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 2In the first part of this series on caregiving, we talked about the impact of COPD caregiving on the caregiver. We also examined some common facts about caregiving. Finally, we... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Help Friends and Family Understand COPDWe all have our individual lives. In this country and this society, they are usually very busy and oftentimes hectic. Which is not to say that they’re not fun because... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays With COPDIt's that time of year again... the holiday season. Certainly, it can be a happy time for many of us, with parties, gift-giving and extra time to spend with family... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments