If I Had Known Then What I Know Now...She will be deeply missed.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
All the Positives That Came With My COPD Diagnosis...There are five stages of grief, and I think every one of us has been through or will go through it.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Knowing When to Cancel Plans...Once the decision to postpone has been made, be sure to help your loved one remain as positive as possible. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and COVID-19...Thankfully, we are finding new ways to provide healthcare, like telemedicine. This can be a safe and affordable alternative for care.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Always Something to Look Forward To...There are great things that happen each season; there are celebrations throughout the year; there are quiet times, and small miracles, and there is the... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Fall...I got the blower in my pre-COPD diagnosis days.... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Challenge of the Garbage Bags: They Take My Breath Away...Sometimes the weather is nice enough for me to be out, other times, there is no question that I can’t be outside.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Friend Rick (Part 3)...I was thinking how awful it must have been for him to be to finally be able to breathe again and have almost everything – every activity... By KevinDavitt7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The COPD Auto-Correct Lexicon...There are a lot of us chronic lungers out there. There are a lot of us healthcare folks. Sure, we have other ways of communicating.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Changes Continue...While writing this, I think I have found a lot of things that can be my answers. Yes, my COPD is very severe so I do expect to By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Motivator...She has been coughing more and feels so fatigued. She blames the weather. It’s been raining so much.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Death and Dying: Part 2...My experiences with those who are at the end of their lives are heart issues.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Is That All There Is?...It can be fulfilling if I want it to be. My priorities may have to change, but isn't that what makes life interesting?... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Should Vitamins and Supplements Be Part of Your COPD Treatment Plan?...Healthy people who are able to be outdoors may be able to get enough vitamin D simply by being in the sunshine.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Living Through a Pandemic With COPD...The most vulnerable and susceptible people are usually those that are isolating alone.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Expert Answers: COPD and Himalayan Salt Lamps?...Himalayan salt lamps are marketed to be hand chiseled solid blocks of what is claimed to be ancient crystal salts.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Factors That Influence My COPD Health...That seems to be caused by weight loss. My husband doesn’t think it’s bad, but I know what I see.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Let's Talk COPD...Once lung tissue is damaged it will not be regained, and any worsening will be permanent.... By derekc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of Hospice Care for COPD Patients...The call was brief but important.... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPD...Their relationship grew closer, and more trips were planned for the future.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
