A New Year, A New Management PlanOver 11 million Americans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a lung disease which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and makes...reactions3comments
Confessions of a Crazy COPD Cat LadyWith a cheery "See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya," the Mighty Tiger zoomed through the open door, out of his castle and...reactions2comments
Dispelling A Caregiver's Fear of Being UnpreparedI live close to Charlotte, NC, and while the riots were occurring, I thought about what it would have been like if...reactionscomments
What If I Have To Call An Ambulance?Having to call an ambulance can be very intimidating for some people. Some worry that they will feel sicker than they are...reactionscomments
The Blame GameWhen I was 19, I was pushed into lighting a cigarette, actually it happened frequently. I got past the rotten taste and...reactions6comments
The Kindness of StrangersThe other day my husband and I were at Sam's Club buying way too much as usual and while he paid for...reactions1comment
More Than An IllnessBeethoven was a phenomenal composer, so famous for his music that we still love it. He also became deaf in his thirties.Frida...reactionscomments
My Son Taught Me How to Face My IllnessMy son is my hero. He's been through some tough times. I went into labor at barely seven months pregnant and when...reactions4comments
Always Something To Be Thankful ForWhen I get up in the morning, off comes the oxygen and CPAP. I check the time, then off the bathroom and...reactionscomments
Forming Relationships With Respiratory TherapistsAs a child asthmatic, I got to know my respiratory therapists. Two therapists I met in 1980 are still friends to this...reactions5comments
Lessons From A Mom with COPDAround Mother’s Day, my heart always feels a little empty. My mom was a woman who could fill a room with laughter...reactions6comments
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Terms DefinedSo, you happen to be sitting in an emergency room. Here are some of the things you might hear or see. Scrubs...reactionscomments
Forming Relationships Between Patients and HCPsI have now been a respiratory therapist for 20 years. A lot has changed. But, one thing unchanged is the down-home sort...reactions2comments
10 Things To Be Thankful For this HolidayListed below are 10 things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season. I didn't want to repeat my list from last year...reactions2comments
Advocating For My NeedsBefore being diagnosed with COPD, I had been sent from doctor to doctor. It seems that what was going on in me was...reactionscomments
Why a Medication Formulary is Your Best FriendHow many of us can relate to the following scenario: we make a visit to our doctor and are prescribed a new...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Types Of DoctorsThere are so many doctors capable and ready to help you. And there are so many different types of doctors. They specialize...reactions2comments
Explaining Emphysema, Part 2: TreatmentIn "Explaining Emphysema, Part 1", we discussed the risk factors and symptoms associated with this condition. Now, let's look at what can...reactionscomments
8 Signs of COPD To Watch ForIt's so easy to put off seeking help. Still, the earlier you seek help the better. As a friend or loved one...reactionscomments
Good Self Care for a Bad Day“You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don't help.” Calvin, “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Waterson “Ugh,” I...reactions11comments
