Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)As you may already know, lung volume reduction surgery is an operation that may be available for patients with severe emphysema where...reactions5comments
And Then There Was COPD…So, I’m new in the world of COPD. I have spent most of my life living a naïve belief that I was...reactions10comments
Keep ReadingI read. All the time. My whole family read quite a bit when we were kids. Mostly because my Dad forbade television...reactions8comments
The Definition of COPD Is ChangingThe definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep up on...reactionscomments
Furbabies Make the World Go RoundOne night at 3:30 am, my husband who was a police officer, brought home a puppy that seemed to be a stray...reactionscomments
Travel EssentialsTraveling can be a stressful time for anyone. Having COPD and preparing to travel can seem like an impossible task. Not to...reactions12comments
Avoiding Fragrances, In the Workplace and Out Part 2For more on this topic, see part 1. One of the most visited places that people struggle with are the local stores...reactions2comments
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
Sometimes Doctors Don’t Know And Take Stabs In The DarkSometimes you present to your doctor with a complaint. You are experiencing symptoms. And you tell your doctor these symptoms. And the...reactionscomments
Common COPD TriggersTriggers are things that cause flare-ups. They are usually things outside your body or the environment around you. Although they can also...reactions16comments
A New DayNow that I have had time to digest my diagnosis with COPD, things do not seem as scary as I originally thought...reactions5comments
BefuddledWhen my dad was sick, before he died, I was struggling. My sister-in-law and I took over his care at his home...reactions2comments
6 Tips To Avoid When Quitting SmokingSo, you smoke and want to quit. Here are 6 things to avoid doing. This is all in an effort to make...reactions4comments
What You Need to Know About the Link Between COPD and Lung CancerDid you know that people who have COPD are at greater risk for developing lung cancer down the line than people who...reactions3comments
Spring Travel is Around the Corner!Traveling during the icy and snowy winter can make anyone want to hibernate, and getting out of the house is even more...reactionscomments
Lung Transplants And COPDGetting a lung transplant is an option for some people living with COPD. So, what exactly does this entail? What are the...reactionscomments
What's In Your Pocket?A few weeks ago, tears trickled out my eyes. With dry eyes, that doesn’t happen easily. Later when I talked to my...reactions7comments
Women and COPD: How Is It Different?March is Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day, so I thought I would use these events as a...reactions4comments
Supplemental Oxygen May Not Always Be the Best COPD TreatmentSupplemental oxygen is part of the standard and accepted treatment methods for people who have COPD. However, oxygen may not be the...reactions2comments
The Power Is OutIt’s the middle of the night and the power goes out. Are you ready? You’re wondering how I know? It just happened...reactionscomments
