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
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel & Ted Koppel Raise Awareness for COPD on CBS Morning NewsMany of you may know Ted Koppel as the former anchor of Nightline but you may not know his wife Grace Anne...reactions2comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one-way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing...reactionscomments
Planning and Preparing: A Social Life with COPDIn my last article, “Having A Social Life With COPD”, the focus was on things that can affect us, such as scented...reactions2comments
Medication TimeIf you have COPD, like me, you probably have medications to take. As your COPD progresses, so does the amount of medications...reactionscomments
Broken and Beautiful: A Photo Journey of Chronic IllnessWhen we live with chronic illnesses, like COPD, sometimes we feel like we're broken. We feel like our vibrancy, our beauty, our...reactions10comments
Rose Colored GlassesWhen I was younger, I would tell my dad that I wanted to be happy, in life, at work, in everything. My...reactionscomments
Well Meant WordsNow that you have become a caregiver, you will find that everyone has an opinion. Not only are you hearing these opinions...reactionscomments
