Find Your Community with InspireBeing diagnosed with COPD can feel scary and lonely, but you don’t have to manage your diagnosis alone. The American Lung Association's Living with COPD Inspire network allows you to... By American Lung Association1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A COPD Caregiver IntroHi. I’m kinda new to this so bear with me a bit. I’m a primary care-giver for my wife (Michelle) who has pretty advanced COPD. I’m also disabled in my... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Day In A Life With COPDThis article took a lot of thought. I have other health issues aside from COPD, and one compounds the other. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell what’s causing what. My husband... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sick of Being SickThose four words I’m hearing more and more. It doesn’t matter whether the COPDer is Stage 1 or Stage 4, so many struggle with tiredness and exhaustion, confusion, depression, pain, body... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
8 Signs of COPD To Watch ForIt's so easy to put off seeking help. Still, the earlier you seek help the better. As a friend or loved one, you may be in a position to help... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coughing for Better BreathingLearning how to cough effectively is an important skill when you have COPD. The congestion that often goes along with your COPD can result in clogged airways. And if your... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In a Winter WonderlandSleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Screeeeech, as I imagine the needle of... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Pithy History Of COPD?Shortness of breath was noted in ancient documents. In the year 2,697, it was described by Nei Ching Su Wen in his book, “Classics on Internal Medicine.” This was long... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What COPD Actually Feels LikeThis one is primarily for friends, family, and the general public. You know that we COPD patients can't breathe. We say we're tired all the time. We talk about having... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
My Letter To Those Who Are SickNo I’m not being silly. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having a peg leg, or like dragging an anvil around... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know“So, what does that mean? Can you put that in English? Can you put that in terms I can understand?” These are questions I sometimes get after some doctors talk... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Happy New Year 2018!It’s hard to believe that the new year is upon us. My mom used to say that time flies as a person gets older and it sure does. It also... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Care and Cleaning of Your Oxygen EquipmentSupplemental oxygen therapy is one of the most basic treatments for people with COPD, especially as the disease progresses. If you or your loved one use oxygen, you are probably... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating For My NeedsBefore being diagnosed with COPD, I had been sent from doctor to doctor. It seems that what was going on in me was more than my original diagnosis of exercise induced... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Triggers to Avoid this Christmas SeasonChristmas season is upon us. There’s so much fun to have this time of year. You don’t want something unexpected - like a COPD flare-up - to ruin that fun... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Maintaining COPD Control During the Winter MonthsStaying healthy with COPD is all about maintaining control over your symptoms as well as you can. Winter, though, presents a number of challenges to your control efforts. Here are... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Eating Healthy Throughout the HolidaysMaybe this should be titled, “How to eat so that we don’t ruin last year’s resolution." Yep, that would be my title. I work on my diet and am stuck... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane Part IIChristmas is here/Bringing good cheer/To young and old/Meek and the bold/Ding dong ding dong/That is their song/With joyful ring/All caroling. – “Carol of the Bells,” Mykola Leontovych I love the... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is a Quality Life?Often on these pages, we talk about working with your doctor to develop strategies for improving the overall quality of your life so you can live better and longer with... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Happy Yuletide: Celebrating the Returning SunThere seems to be a theme running through most of the autumn and winter holidays – both religious and secular – that we celebrate in the northern hemisphere.Do a quick online... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments