What Am I Trying To Say?Whether we like it or not, we have moved to the fast track, which offers immediate convenience and response. We can email...reactions6comments
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often...reactionscomments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 2In the first part of this series on caregiving, we talked about the impact of COPD caregiving on the caregiver. We also...reactionscomments
Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays With COPDIt's that time of year again... the holiday season. Certainly, it can be a happy time for many of us, with parties...reactions6comments
Slow ProgressI recently switched primary care doctors. This one is equipped to deal with pulmonary issues as well as day to day primary...reactions6comments
Time For The Holidays, Time To Be PreparedTime has been flying by, and once again, we’re getting ready for the holidays. As my husband and family get to know...reactions3comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
What I Wish Others Understood About COPDSometimes, folks think I’m lazy. And, admittedly, I am. I think I’ve said this before – in fact, I know I’ve said...reactions15comments
Living With: Interview with Advocate Janet PlankNovember is COPD Awareness Month, and the Health Union podcast Living With is featuring an interview with COPD.net advocate Janet Plank. Janet...reactions3comments
COPD Myths vs. FactsWhen it comes to health information, there is a lot of misinformation. This is especially true if you seek out your answers...reactionscomments
Differences In COPDWe all know that, though there are similarities in COPD, there are differences. We might know some of them: different stages of...reactionscomments
The Stages of Grief with COPDPoor mama. Getting through the stages of grief with COPD was hard on her. She had such an infectious laugh. Her heart...reactions2comments
A Pithy History Of OxygenMany in this community benefit from oxygen therapy. This is all possible because of great discoveries from our past. So, I thought...reactions3comments
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt“Denial isn’t a river in Egypt” is a saying that has always stuck with me, probably because it can apply to so...reactionscomments
“What It's Like to Live with COPD?”A friend of mine asked me this question recently. I asked him, “What do you mean?” He said, “What do YOU mean?”...reactionscomments
New To COPD? Here’s 6 Things To KnowSo, you’re new to COPD. Here are six things to know. I know! I know! This is the exact opposite of what...reactions15comments
A Day in My Nice LifeThe sun was high overhead but the ocean was cool and calm. I adjusted my snorkeling goggles and looked down at gorgeous...reactions1comment
Don’t Judge Me with COPD I can’t tell you how many times my mom cried out those words. The problem was, she was only saying them to...reactions8comments
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...reactions4comments
A Day In My Life With COPDThis morning, like many other mornings, I get up to let the pups out and to use the bathroom myself, after removing...reactions2comments
