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...Have you ever thought of doing something different, then pushing the thought to the back of your mind and at some point forgetting about it? All of a sudden it...

...I’ve been doing as much research as I possibly can about lung transplants. I previously wrote that I’ve been pre-accepted into the New York/Presbyterian/Columbia Lung Transplant Program. That means that...

...Depression is prevalent this time of year. The days are cold, and nights are long. We fear going into public because we could run into someone with cold or flu...

...Exercising Safely and Effectively with COPD. Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides some simple tips on getting started safely with exercise when you have COPD....

...If you're anything like, me after the hype from the Christmas and New Year Festivities you seem to come down with one almighty bang. You're so busy preparing for the...

...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...

...Writing this from my heart, I'm a true believer that we're all here for a reason and maybe we will never find out why. We all leave a mark behind...

...Since my COPD was diagnosed, I miss being able to shovel snow. Honestly. Sounds crazy, I know. But growing up in the Northeast United States, shoveling snow has been a...

...We get a lot of questions about a COPD diet. So, I spent some time investigating this subject. I even talked with a dietician and a COPD educator. What I...

...I was living out of state when mom called. She had not been diagnosed with COPD yet but was having chronic health problems. Wow! Another round of antibiotics for her...

...During the final part of the year, I daydream about those late spring days when the temperature, humidity, dander, and wind speed finally align. I call it “God’s Weather”. The...