“If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.”...It’s a good thing to have a sense of humor and to laugh - even when you’re healthy. I think it’s especially important to be able to laugh at yourself... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Don’t Judge Me with COPD ...Mama knew that, and I believe she secretly loved telling me what was said just to get me going.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Don’t Compare...But I must be doing something right, even at this point in the “Stages.”... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Finding My Way Back...I don’t always realize I am physically stronger doing a particular task until it is pointed out to me.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Happy Holidays With COPD...Hearing “Happy Holidays” and noting the time of year, I think Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
You Are Your Own Best Advocate...We are all guilty of doing our own research, which is good.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Things I Have Learned...Are you ready to learn the how’s and why’s of doing it?... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 2)...Crying frequently, I was unable to pinpoint the problem.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD Patient...It is like going to a big family reunion each year.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPD...But she would be the first to tell you that lasting joy was found in loving and caring for yourself and others.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I'm Still Here After 13 Years Battling COPD and Alpha-1...I am going to make my diet more of a priority to get that weight off because I know what a difference that can make.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD Symptom Management in Cold Weather...Stay in your lane and be mindful of what you are doing. Remember, only one task at a time.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Chronic Illness Dating Apps: Meeting the Need...So, who out there is going to get this started? I wish I knew how. Maybe you know someone who can. How do you feel about this subject?... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Do When Your Oxygen Level Is Low...In the realm of home oxygen therapy, optimal health demands a proactive approach. As someone deeply involved in the qualification process for home oxygen at our hospital, I've realized the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Have You Ever Thought of Using a Walker ?...I could have done it, but I knew how much energy it would take up going back and forth a couple of times, and I needed that energy that... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments52 comments
The Wonderful Things Life Has To Offer...Gee, I don’t know what to think of that title. Yet that title seemed to jump out at me and felt perfect. Sometimes, that’s how things work in my articles... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
10 Ways to Slow the Progression of COPD...It's worth noting that many healthcare professionals also advocate for pulmonary rehabilitation for people with COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Being Envious of the Healthy...Everyone experiences jealousy or envy at some point in their lives. It may have been during childhood, envious of a playmate with better toys. Along comes high school, clothes, sports... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
The Shiny Side Up...Going on 7 years living with COPD has me fighting to stay in the sunshine of acceptance and do my best to fight off the clouds of depression.... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Anxiety Quicksand...This distracts my brain from going off course and ending up in the anxiety quicksand.... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments