All the Positives That Came With My COPD DiagnosisI know that there are a lot of negative things that go with having COPD, but there have been a lot of...reactions2comments
Caregivers: Aren’t They the Best?How amazing are our caregivers? I think about this often. There are so many things that my husband does for me. I...reactions19comments
Christmas Past, Present, and FutureMy memory takes me back to a third-grade moment. I am in the bathroom after lunch with some of my classmates. They...reactions2comments
Why Can't I?COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This disease causes an obstruction of airflow, which makes it more difficult to breathe. There is...reactionscomments
Time FliesIt seems that we were just preparing for summer, now kids and their parents are getting ready for school. Fall is right...reactions1comment
Tips for Staying Well and Avoiding HospitalsRecently, I had the privilege of caring for someone with severe COPD. As we spent time together, I got to know her...reactions10comments
More Tips for Talking With Your DoctorUnfortunately, we must all accept that doctors in the U.S. today have very little time to spend with each patient. Changes in...reactions18comments
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren'tI exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy. Yet, there are days when I wake up depressed, feel out of...reactions64comments
My Satisfaction In CleaningMy hubby was working so I took advantage of the time alone and decided to clean the bathroom. Usually, he does it...reactions5comments
Agent Orange and COPDThe active ingredient of Agent Orange is dioxin. This chemical herbicide has been linked to several diseases and cancer. If you are...reactions2comments
Not "Just" a Cough?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things...reactions6comments
Anxiety and BreathingEditor's Note: This article was originally published on July 13, 2023. Some people haven’t heard the part about managing and controlling the...reactions5comments
COPD: Now What?You will find that you and your doctor, as well as his/her staff, get to be quite a team. At the beginning...reactions2comments
Five Things to Ask Your Doctor About at Your Next AppointmentWhile we know that those with COPD can live normal, healthy lives, proper management for the disease is important to maintaining the...reactions5comments
Dos and Don'ts for Taking COPD MedicationsWhen you have COPD, medications are often an important part of your treatment plan. Some medications work to control or lessen symptoms...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Communication With Your PhysicianResults of the COPD In America 2015 Study reported that almost a third of respondents were unaware of the stage of their...reactions4comments
How to Talk With Your Doctor About COPDCOPD is a chronic illness for which there is no cure. There may be many challenges during the course of your treatment...reactions30comments
COPD in America 2015: CaregiversThe COPD Caregiver In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from 193 individuals who are currently, or in the...reactionscomments
5 Things To Be Thankful For This ThanksgivingIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are five things those living with COPD might be thankful for. For most of history, COPD...reactions3comments
A Day of ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a day that’s set aside to give thanks. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the fall of 1621 when roughly...reactions4comments
