Our Bodies Beyond COPDWhen I think of COPD, I also think of the whole body. COPD, and the medications for it, can often affect the...reactionscomments
My Letter To Those Who Are Really Sick - Part 2As I mentioned in Part 1, no, I’m not being silly regarding the title. Many would say having COPD means that they...reactionscomments
A Pithy History Of COPD?Shortness of breath was noted in ancient documents. In the year 2,697, it was described by Nei Ching Su Wen in his...reactionscomments
My Letter To Those Who Are SickNo I’m not being silly. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having a...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions1comment
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane Part IIChristmas is here/Bringing good cheer/To young and old/Meek and the bold/Ding dong ding dong/That is their song/With joyful ring/All caroling. – “Carol...reactionscomments
A Happy Yuletide: Celebrating the Returning SunThere seems to be a theme running through most of the autumn and winter holidays – both religious and secular – that we...reactionscomments
Overcoming Loneliness and IsolationWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD there was no internet. Help groups, and good information was non-existent. Information was not given...reactions4comments
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly fa la la la la…Person "M" turns the TV off, as a tear runs down her cheek. She knows this time of the year, with all...reactionscomments
Planning for the Holidays ~ Doing It AgainMy daughter and I were talking the other night and she said “I know what you can write about! Christmas! Gifts you...reactionscomments
Maintaining Friendships With COPDMaintaining friendships with COPD, sounds easy, right? COPDers will often say no. Thinking back to being sick, before diagnosed with COPD, we...reactions3comments
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People.Sometimes us with COPD find it hard getting others to recognize we have a disabling, chronic illness. A recent photo of myself taken...reactions3comments
