Tai Chi for COPD - An Alternative to Pulmonary RehabThere are a number of treatment approaches for COPD. Some people benefit from medication, while others improve their breathing and quality of life by going on supplemental oxygen. But pulmonary...reactionscomments
Depression and COPDEvery day to some might seem a struggle. With COPD it’s difficult to breathe, it seems you are coughing more often than not. The cough isn’t productive enough to get...reactions2comments
Is COPD Risk Determined During Childhood?There is no question that tobacco smoking is the biggest risk factor in the development of COPD. However, two new retrospective studies published in the Lancet medical journal have found that...reactionscomments
Is COPD A Systemic Disorder?Most of us think of COPD as a lung disorder. And for the most part, it is. It’s associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. But, there is increasing evidence that...reactions2comments
Pacing Yourself With COPD: Knowing When to Push Yourself vs. Accepting Your LimitsCoping with energy and endurance on a day to day basis when you have COPD is all about balance. It's essential to learn how to balance periods of activity or...reactionscomments
Be Prepared! Fires and Fireworks 2018It’s the end of May and we’ve gone from wood burning furnaces and fireplaces to firepits. Soon will be fireworks and wildfires. Some areas have been coping with them during...reactionscomments
The Pharmacist Almost Killed My MomCaller ID told her it was grandma, but the constricted breath didn’t allow my mom to speak. She hit speed dial, and hoped for a miracle. My daughter talked gently...reactions23comments
Keep On Keeping OnI know it’s because of this humid day, as well as rain and snow the past weekend. It seems that with that weather, sleep was off as well. It’s only...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer: What To KnowCOPDers are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Most people with COPD will not develop. Still, researchers are aware of the increased risk. They are working hard to...reactions3comments
Traveling With COPDHaving COPD doesn’t mean that we must be homebound, it just means that we travel with a focus on health. Taking a trip can be so very exciting. You may...reactions2comments
New Doctor, New PerspectiveI finally had my appointment with the new Pulmonologist! Overall, there were no major changes after this initial visit. The doctor was intrigued at the idea of a COPD diagnosis...reactions4comments
The Old Gray MareWhat a morning! I woke up feeling pretty good. I can hear a bit of wheezing, which doesn’t happen often, because I’m not really a wheezer. Yet, what a way...reactions2comments
Coping With Depression When You Have COPDDo you ever feel sad, blue or down in the dumps when you think about living with COPD? If so, you're certainly not alone! At least 1 out of every...reactions7comments
Paying for Medications with COPDThe cost of life saving medications is on the rise. Many of the inhalers, steroids, and combination drugs are expensive. If you are on medicare, like my mom was, it...reactions8comments
Diagnosis: COPDSomething isn’t right. You find you run out of breath so easy. You’re so tired and rundown. You keep coughing. Thankfully you quit smoking a while ago, so it shouldn’t...reactions2comments
My TherapySometimes in life, I have felt sad, defeated, happy, tired, excited, free, loved, goofy! I find that my happy place is doing something positive, something that I can see, share...reactions1comment
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPDWhen you have a chronic illness such as COPD, life can be hard. It sometimes feels as though the disease has taken over your life. Unlike a broken bone or...reactionscomments
Organizing Medications for COPDMom wanted to remain as independent as possible. She enjoyed having our support, but didn’t want to be a burden. The first few years after her diagnosis with COPD were...reactions2comments
Managing Your Emotions and COPDWhile it’s possible to live an enjoyable life with COPD, it isn’t always easy. This chronic lung disease, which includes bronchitis and emphysema, can be challenging for both patients and...reactionscomments
5 Ways People Cope With Severe COPDSo, I am a respiratory therapist. I work with lots of COPDers. Some have severe COPD. And some come visit me more than they’d like. We often pass the time...reactions12comments
