COPD and Thirdhand SmokeYou've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it...reactions9comments
Chair Yoga for COPD PatientsEditors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a...reactionscomments
Helpful Strategies for Easier Daily Living With COPDHabits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions2comments
The ABC's of COPD CaregivingWhen I think about the time I spent taking care of my mom's journey with COPD, each letter of the alphabet brings...reactionscomments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPDMy sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in...reactions8comments
Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPDWhile I was growing up, severe asthma was my constant companion. When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss Respiratory Aids for COPDIn our community, the need for ventilator support is a shared reality. Among our conversations, terms like "ventilator," "Trilogy," "AVAPS," "BiPAP," and...reactions25comments
Factors That Influence My COPD HealthThe day was a tough one. I was so tired. Something triggered my asthma. COPD could be a culprit too. My osteoarthritis...reactions4comments
Placing Hope in ResearchI'm going to Birmingham, Alabama, for an Alpha-1 lung study. Ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1, I have tried to do...reactions5comments
Do You Worry About What Others Think?Imagine this scenario: you are in a store, wearing a mask to stay safe. Suddenly, you start coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. The...reactions2comments
Living Your Best COPD Life with Diet and ExerciseAfter my first serious exacerbation, I was too weak to walk across the room. I was devastated and scared. A very serious case of...reactions9comments
Rare Disease Day: What Does It Have To Do With COPD?Rare Disease Day is always held on the last day of February, which is usually February 28th, but this year is Leap...reactionscomments
Beyond My COPDCOPD is a progressive chronic illness that starts slowly over a long period of time. Most of us are aware of the...reactions2comments
I'm Still Here After 13 Years Battling COPD and Alpha-1It's been over 13 years since I was first diagnosed with COPD. I wasn't just diagnosed with COPD that day, but also...reactions6comments
Taking Time to Support and Educate COPD PatientsAs a dedicated respiratory therapist, a significant part of my role involves caring for inpatients, including those managing COPD. While my primary...reactions9comments
COPD Symptom Management in Cold WeatherMany people who have COPD have a hard time during the cold winter months. COPD is a lung disease that gets worse...reactions5comments
Chronic Illness Dating Apps: Meeting the NeedI don’t need a dating app myself as I have been happily married to my husband, Dave, for over 30 years, and...reactionscomments
Relationships and COPDOver the years, COPDers have asked if it's possible to have a relationship while having COPD. Actually, that's a question asked by...reactions3comments
I Can Empathize With My COPD PatientsI've always found a unique connection with my COPD patients, thanks to my own battle with severe asthma. It fosters some enlightening...reactions1comment
COPD Mishaps: Part 2If you have read part 1, you have read what can happen to your bowels or bladder when fighting for a breath...reactions6comments
