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
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD AnxietyAnxiety is a well-known byproduct of having COPD. Not every person with COPD will experience full-blown anxiety, but is it surprising that...reactionscomments
Home Oxygen Delivery DevicesSome people with COPD have low oxygen levels. This may require them to need oxygen at home. If you require oxygen, you’ll...reactions5comments
Odds & EndsFrom speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactionscomments
Odds & Ends (Part 2)From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactions4comments
8 Questions Doctors May Ask If You Continue Having Flare-upsSo, you have COPD. You’ve been seeing a doctor. You and your doctor developed a COPD Action Plan. You have certain medicines...reactionscomments
What A Difference A Haircut MakesHaving a chronic illness, such as COPD, sometimes leaves a person feeling down. It’s understandable. Chronic illnesses can affect us. This COPD...reactions3comments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactionscomments
COPD: Is There a Link With Smoking and Alcohol?COPD, a lung disease that causes breathing problems due to inflammation and blockages in the airways, has long been associated with smoking...reactionscomments
CloudsI read. A lot. I used to have a 90-minute commute by train to my job - both ways - and I...reactionscomments
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise PlanYou might not think COPD and exercise go well together, but actually they do. The fact is, exercise offers concrete benefits for...reactions2comments
Near Birth Events May Contribute To COPD It’s not just adult smoking of cigarettes that causes COPD. It’s also not just aging. Researchers are now learning that early life...reactions7comments
