Christmas Shopping Tips..."Gag" gifts could include toilet paper with a can of air freshener, silly t-shirts and strange coffee mugs. ... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Change the Channel...While it might not be possible to change our entire circumstance, there are things we can do to focus our attention elsewhere.... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Time Flies When You Do Nothing (Part 2)...Crafting or creating can help COPD patients focus on something positive and distract them from how they feel.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...The one thing you can change that will help you tremendously is eliminating as much stress as possible.... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Life Gets in the Way of Living...This means that for some, much of the time is spent alone. Maybe not.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD and Risk for Heart Disease...While treatment is pretty much the same as for COPD, extra care is needed to account for breathing difficulties.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD: Letter to My Son...It's good because it makes you focus harder on hitting the ball and where you hit it to.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lessons Learned in COPD Management...If I focus on my breathing during the shower, using all the lessons I have learned, I won't be worrying about the rest of the day ahead.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part II...For the past two years I haven't been able to eat as much at one sitting as I used to.... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How a Dog Helped My Mom With COPD Flares...A wag of her tail, a few licks, the cuddle of a warm body all went a long way towards giving Mom something else to focus on.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Changes We Have to Make...It so much easier using the wipes and there isn't the lingering spray in the air. I am also not coughing as much.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Welcome to My Secret Garden...Focus on your breath as you move air in and out of your lungs. Awaken your senses with your focus on breathing.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Get Some Fresh Air...The amount of carbon dioxide in a home or office is usually related to how much fresh air is being brought into that building.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Who or What Keeps You Going in Life?...I know there are so many out there going through so much more than me and who are in much more pain than I am.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Finding Deals on Mobility Devices and Supplies...Shower chairs are helpful in limiting the physical burden of standing while showering, allowing you to focus on the process of showering and easing the... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
“If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.”...Exacerbations, visits to the ER, and much, much more. There’s no disputing that COPD does a lot of damage to our bodies.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
December 2020 Journal...I have missed this place so much.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pursed-Lips Are Not Just for Kissing!...It’s a good idea to first practice while at rest and focus on the correct technique then use it with activity.... By Ann D. Cuccia, MPH RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Maintaining Hope! COPD Awareness Month 2021...This year, we want to focus on how you maintain hope while contending with a chronic lung condition like chronic bronchitis and emphysema!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Remembering Mary Ultes...She brought so much joy to the people around her - both online and off.... By SusanHU2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments