COPD Caregivers...I'm not sure which is more difficult: having COPD or caring for someone who has COPD.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Filling My Emergency Bag...There is nasty weather coming as some of us know too well what this means.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Experiencing COPD...I wrote to no one in particular but wanted to scream the words hoping someone would hear. Today is a bad day.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Rose Colored Glasses...How fair was it going to be to my husband, because it was affecting everything that we both enjoyed doing.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Are Unique in Your Own Disease...COPD is such a complex and individualized disease. It can change by the day and vary significantly between people. Sometimes it's nice to compare, to know you're not alone in... By Janet Plank1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Feedback: Tips for Showering with COPD...Feel free to share in our comment section, or on our Forums page to keep the conversation going!... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
What's My Purpose Now?...I felt like that was my incredibly boring purpose so I could eat and pay rent.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Differences In COPD...We all know that, though there are similarities in COPD, there are differences. We might know some of them: different stages of COPD, different medications, even the different reactions that... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?...I mean, she was fresh out of med school when my grandma started going to her. Didn’t that mean we could press for more answers?... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the Time...Reading a good book or doing some arts and crafts. I am pushing myself really hard to exercise at home.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Bit By the Procrastination Bug...Even with stage 4 COPD like me, we all need the motivation to keep moving.... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
The Thing About Anxiety...We often think we are doing everything we can to help ourselves, but the outcome can end up being the exact opposite of what we intended to do.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Day Out Leads to Ignorance and Rudeness...This had never happened to me before, and I truly wondered what was going on with them.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...Nowadays, there seems to be an app for everything, and if you have a smartphone, you probably have a few or have heard of at least a few of them... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
7 Innovative Breakthroughs for COPD Patients...There have been a few noteworthy innovations in recent times. These tactics can greatly improve our quality of life with COPD. Here are seven new innovations that can be very... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Body Cramping With COPD...Of course, there is also cursing under the breath like the cramp is going to listen to you and just go away.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Having Covid While Having COPD...I have had a few weird symptoms, though, and I don’t know if it’s Covid related or because of some other problems that I have going on right now.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
10 More Things Not to Say to Someone Living With COPD...Four years ago, I wrote a post called “Things Not To Say To Someone Living With COPD.” I received many great responses to that post. You shared your ideas. I... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Julie's story...I just hope I can do this it's hard I'm hoping that this is a good support group that could help support people.... By Julie Barnson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Journey With GERD...Eventually, I was unable to actually eat too much of anything that was nutritious for fear of choking.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments