COPD Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyFinancial Anxiety and Chronic Illness: Coping with the Costs of COPD and Other ConditionsIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for...reactions4comments
6 Common Nebulizer MedicinesSo, your doctor wants you to take breathing treatments. Or, perhaps you take breathing treatments already. Here are the 6 most common...reactions14comments
Is COPD an Autoimmune Disease?COPD is a chronic respiratory illness that gets worse over time. It is sometimes known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Although preventable...reactionscomments
Filling Your Travel Bag (Part 2)Now that you have found the perfect bag, let’s talk about filling it. Have a look around you. What things are you...reactions3comments
COPD and the WorkplaceHaving COPD is a struggle in itself. Managing our disease when it comes to symptoms, triggers, medications, flare ups etc is not...reactions2comments
A List of All Inhalers Part 1: The BronchodilatorsEditor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 is titled 'A List of All Inhalers Part II: Combination...reactions6comments
The Invisibility of PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactions3comments
What Is The Placebo Effect?Placebos have been used as remedies since the beginning of medicine. But placebos are not medicine. When they make you feel better...reactionscomments
Video: Benefits of Pursed Mouth Breathing In this video, I discuss what the benefits of pursed mouth breathing are. If you have been breathing shallow breaths, or panting...reactionscomments
Be Prepared Please! Part 2In 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast United States with a vengeance. I wrote about this previously in part 1. Speeds as...reactions5comments
When Does Asthma Become COPD?COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...reactions4comments
Coping With COPD Guilt -- Just Let It GoIt's not surprising that people who have COPD often have to cope with guilt feelings. Sometimes the guilt is self-inflicted, while other...reactions20comments
2019As the new year begins, it’s an opportunity for all of us to look back on what’s happened to us - health...reactions2comments
What is Asthma?Asthma is a chronic lung disease like COPD. Its symptoms can certainly mimic COPD. In fact, some people with COPD also have...reactionscomments
The Three Part Breath ExerciseThe three part breath exercise helps build spinal strength, core strength, and helps expand the diaphram. Learn an easy technique that helps...reactions7comments
A Talk to My Future SelfMy oldest daughter and I were talking about life. We talked about some guilt from the past and how we have no...reactions4comments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 1)I’m not a big tech guy, especially when it comes to my iPhone. I have it to make phone calls, to use...reactionscomments
Pursed Mouth Breathing Exercise Now you will know the best posture for pursed mouth breathing. It aids in expanding your chest and developing core strength. We...reactions1comment
No, You Can't Come Over for DinnerI tend to forget that not everyone understands what it's like to live with a chronic illness. I also tend to forget...reactions25comments
COPD Lexicon: Inhaler Terms To KnowMost people with COPD use inhalers. So, what are they? How do they work? Here are some basic terms to help you...reactions2comments
