COPD Lexicon: Pharmacology Terms To KnowThere are lots of medicines for treating COPD. Some help end COPD flare-ups. Others are meant to prevent flare-ups and control COPD...reactions1comment
Taking A Step BackwardsToday I have taken a step backward. Yes, backward. Sometimes it is good to look back, because that’s telling me I’m doing...reactions2comments
Knowing When to Cancel PlansThere were many times, growing up, that my mom would push through almost anything just to make sure that no one’s plan...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
The Five Stages Of GriefSo you are diagnosed with COPD. It’s a chronic disease that slowly progresses over time. It’s normal for a diagnosis of a...reactions14comments
Four Strategies for Coping When You Feel Overwhelmed by the Reality of COPDThere is no question. When you receive a diagnosis of COPD, it can be life-altering. When you start to truly experience the...reactionscomments
COPD & Marijuana Smoking: Harmful or Beneficial?Marijuana legalization is sweeping the country these days. Several states enacted legislation in the last Presidential election year to legalize recreational marijuana...reactions7comments
What Does It Mean?We know that scents can really affect our breathing and our COPD. So, we buy the “free” product, which is supposed to...reactionscomments
Getting Diagnosed with COPDGetting diagnosed with COPD is usually not a sudden thing. I can remember sitting in the living room of my mom’s house...reactionscomments
Remember to Say "I Love You"Sometimes in the day to day activities it's easy to forget to say, "I love you.” This is true of the caregiver...reactionscomments
Why?The other day, when I was physically down, I asked myself again, “why can’t I get anything done?” It hit me emotionally...reactions2comments
The Winter of Our Discontent: Mental Effects “I shall see the springtimes, the summers, the autumns; And when Old Winter puts his blank face to the glass, I...reactions5comments
Be Careful. Be Happy but In Control.It would be easy sitting here in my man cave as I look out the window on this dismal dark and cold...reactions2comments
The Winter of Our Discontent: Part II“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk...reactionscomments
Simple, DIY Cleaning SolutionsWith “Spring Cleaning” season upon us, it probably comes as no surprise to hear our Spotlight this month centers around tips and...reactions4comments
Emotional Spring Cleaning: Let's Join the Party “Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.” –...reactions10comments
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPDFlu season is fast approaching, and it's crucial for people with COPD to know how to fight the influenza (also known as...reactionscomments
Moving Into FallAs we come to the close of October, schools on, we’re able to enjoy the harvest from our gardens and we’re moving...reactionscomments
Avoiding Flu Season Like The PlagueIt’s that not so lovely time of year again— flu season. It is probably the most dreaded time of year for anyone...reactionscomments
I Am Like the OakIt's a beautiful autumn day and I wander through the tall grass. My breath catches but I'm grateful I can breathe. I...reactions2comments
