Let’s Talk About Finding a Doctor...She is a social worker and she guided me through the medical red tape.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Spring Is In The Air...Now though we, you and me have to remember to pace ourselves and don't overdo.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence Effects...I can only see the outline of people through the streetlight. None of them offer to help me.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments87 comments
COPD Exercise Suggestions and Hobbies...Of course, once a week, I have to make many trips for watering, thus getting more steps in.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Testing for COPD - Part I: Imaging Tests...Then the technician injected the dye through the IV, which spread warmth through my body, and the scanner whirred again and I nearly fell asleep, I was... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Four Strategies for Coping When You Feel Overwhelmed by the Reality of COPD...Which particular emotions you have may vary over time and you may or may not move through them all.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Time for the Home Remodel With COPD...I was really going through a woe is me time.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lessons Learned in COPD Management...Through a lot of trial and error, and sometimes cost, I found routines that work for me.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
“If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.”...The staff (physical therapists, nurses) at the rehabilitation facility I attend are constantly reminding us to “breath through your nose and out through... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Pharmacist Almost Killed My Mom...I hope that no one ever has to go through what we did that day.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
What Is A Lung Transplant Evaluation?...It takes guts to go through this process.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPD...If anyone understands what you're going through, it's John," she reassured the patient.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Things People Say...Dressed, hair is done, I am going through my day just like anyone else.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Companies that have gone through a per-certification process can now go through a faster approval process.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part I...There are more, though, and I will talk about those in Part II and Part III, including the many that I have.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?...There are many types of local disasters that you should think through. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Owning Your Courage...Breathe deep and hold it for a few seconds, then exhale once more through pursed lips.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Yes, We Do Grieve Our Old Lives...I am going to talk to a therapist to help me through these adjustments in my life.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
A Year of COPD...It has become easier because of the knowledge I have gained through the experience of managing it on a daily basis.... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
COPD Anxiety and Fear...Then came the major hospitalization, full-time oxygen, and my anxiety went through the roof.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments