Ready, Set, Go...I have been upset that I couldn’t be a caregiver, that I struggled with all the flowers and perfumes.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Do I have COPD?...We are still who we are. We are still wonderful people trying to get the most out of this life. And, if it comes to it, I... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Feeling Overwhelmed With Doctor Appointments...I’ve been fortunate to be stable for the time being, which has kept me from going in sooner.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
8 Things To Do While Waiting For Your Doctor...So, on the walls of his office are maps of all the lakes and streams in the area.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Is A Skin Tear?...Just be gentle and be calm.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on it...Which kind of goes along the same lines - we are addicted.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)...Here are some things that I have learned to be helpful for me and other Alpha-1 friends and family.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is COPD Terminal – Am I Going to Die?...If that advice had been right, I would have been dust by 1992. None of us will beat the reaper.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
COPD & Marijuana Smoking: Harmful or Beneficial?...So, I thought it might be interesting to take a look at whether it could be useful for people who have COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Vaping...They look like USB flash drives and can be charged on a computer. Kids and teenagers are known to use them in school restrooms.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Near Birth Events May Contribute To COPD ...Various environmental substances have been studied. Here are the ones most likely to impact a growing person's lungs.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
I’m Being Discharged...Now What?...Sadly, while some of these services are provided free of charge, many are not.... By Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
You've Got to Be Your Own Best Friend...He’s always been attentive to my questions and symptoms and I’ve been seeing him every 90 days for going on eight years.... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your COPD Story...What treatments, if any, are you using, and how has that been going?... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Long Can We Live With Stage 4 COPD...One day, we may be sure to walk 100 feet; the next day, we might not be able to.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Me Before Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...I had been taking care of my mom at home with the help of my dad and siblings, but it just got to be too much for us... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD: Letter to My Son...You are always right there with a glass of water or my medicine. You are always there to make sure I have my inhaler. You are always... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Old Gray Mare...There are some videos on YouTube that I really like. Some are sitting and some standing.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Importance of My Hobby...The wildflowers are beautiful and the tiny, tiny wildflowers and wild creatures are fascinating.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Family Picnic (Part 1)...Some days I can jump out of bed and be out the door by 8 am.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments