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
Identifying COPD Early On for Better OutcomesCOPD affects more than 16 million people in the United States alone. In fact, it's the most common lung disease in the...reactionscomments
New BeginningsThe New Year is here. For as long as I remember, this has been a time of resolutions, where I always declare...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions18comments
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...reactionscomments
Starting AnewSometimes, living this COPD life, as well as a life of chronic illness, makes it difficult to find things to look forward...reactions2comments
Health Tracking JournalWhen I was diagnosed with chronic illness, I found doctors questions as confusing as they must have thought my answers were. The...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Feline Self-CareWe were raised in a culture that said if we took care of ourselves we were being selfish, but have you ever...reactions5comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
