Hygiene and Your COPD...We are told to wash frequently and to avoid others who have a cold, or other illness.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Better Breathing Exercises for COPD...The four main symptoms of COPD include: All of those symptoms have to do with, or impact, your breathing when you have COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
To Push Or Not To Push...When mom was diagnosed with COPD, I was in my mid-twenties. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of Singing with COPD...The truth is that mama never really could carry a tune, but that didn’t stop her from singing with COPD.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Ready, Set, Go...Time to get back on my diet and exercise. Time to get back to my COPD friends.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Thanksgiving...Most of our family had not moved too far away. One or two first cousins moved to Los Angeles and 3 aunts and uncles... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD Anxiety...Anxiety is a well-known byproduct of having COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Princess Fiona and Shrek...Our 19 year old kitty died a few weeks ago. I also had my 4th heart attack two weeks ago.... By princessfiona601 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD: It’s Not Easy To Watch...Ask them about support groups in your area. Lots of virtual sites have popped up because of Covid.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A New Year, A New Management Plan...COPD is a challenging disease that sometimes stirs up difficult emotions in patients and their loved ones.... By American Lung Association2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Filling Our Days...To my amazement, it is nothing like that at all. Due to the severity of my COPD, there was no... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD Comorbidities...COPDers have asked me if their COPD caused their diabetes, and others have asked if diabetes caused their COPD.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Day Out Leads to Ignorance and Rudeness...It was a restaurant that we had ordered from many times, but we had never actually visited, mainly due to Covid restrictions.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
The Latest in COPD Research...In fact, in October 2015, the COPD Foundation released a statement that essentially said, “The COPD Foundation does not recommend the use of autologous... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tai Chi for COPD - An Alternative to Pulmonary Rehab...There are a number of treatment approaches for COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Notice of Change...Avoid the triggers that can send you into a flare-up (exacerbation). Don't use the scented candles you once loved.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Knowing When to Cancel Plans...This is much more important when someone has COPD. A simple cold can develop into bronchitis or even pneumonia.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Glossary...For those that have dealt with COPD for a while, we are quite familiar with the common terminology used.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD Overload...What I eat throughout the day is dictated by COPD. Heavy foods and portions are a no-no.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
