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
Quit Smoking Programs: What's Better—Short or Long Term?Quitting smoking is the best thing anyone can do for their health, especially those who have COPD. In fact, quitting smoking is...reactions6comments
I'm Not Sick Enough To Go To The Doctor, Am I?Waking myself up coughing and coughing. Yes, it’s important to spit out the mucus and whatever else is coughed up. Be sure...reactionscomments
DreamsDreams…. I’ve always been lazy and could stay in bed for most of a mid-winter storm or for a humid, 95-degree plus...reactions3comments
Confusion and COPDMore and more I’m hearing from people who struggle with confusion. The discussion usually begins with someone asking if COPD can cause...reactionscomments
Removing Humidity From the Home for COPDWatching out for humidity wasn’t one of the things we though about when mom was first diagnosed with chronic lung disease. As...reactions8comments
Depression and COPD Part II: Why Are We Depressed?In Part I of this series I wrote specifically about how COPD patients have an increased chance of being clinically depressed and...reactions5comments
COPD Lexicon: More Pharmacology Terms To KnowIn a previous post I defined “Basic Pharmacological Terms To Know.” In this post, I’d like to define some more pharmacological terms...reactions6comments
“If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.”It’s a good thing to have a sense of humor and to laugh - even when you’re healthy. I think it’s especially...reactions3comments
Scared to Talk about COPDAfter leaving the doctor’s office the day mom was officially diagnosed, we kind of made a “not so official” pact: She asked...reactions2comments
