COPD in America 2015The COPD In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from over 1,700 individuals currently diagnosed as having COPD, Emphysema...reactionscomments
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
Texting Instead of TalkingMaybe you’re not well versed in the latest gadgets, and maybe you don’t want to be. That is okay for most things...reactionscomments
Check The Oxygen EquipmentAs the dependence for oxygen grows, it becomes more and more important that the equipment is working properly. This is not something...reactions1comment
Some of Our First ThoughtsMy mother was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1997. We knew very little about the disease then, and honestly, medicine...reactionscomments
Staying Active is KeyOne of the subjects I mentioned is 'death by couch'. That can sound disturbing and alarming. But remember as I have had...reactions5comments
Basics For Caregivers: TerminologyWhat exactly is a caregiver? A caregiver is defined by the Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary as “a person who provides direct care (as...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Communication With Your PhysicianResults of the COPD In America 2015 Study reported that almost a third of respondents were unaware of the stage of their...reactions4comments
Basics for Caregivers: EquipmentThere will be an increasing number of pieces of equipment as your patient progresses. As each piece is added, it is important...reactionscomments
Never Doubt The Resilience of a ChildWhen I found out that I was pregnant, mom had just come home from a three week hospital stay. At that time...reactionscomments
Let's Talk COPDMy diagnosis of COPD during 1987 was an unremarkable affair. The doctor informed me after tests for repeated bronchitis and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
So You Have COPD...I am not going to welcome you to club COPD. After all, none of us want to be here. But as we...reactionscomments
