COPD Lexicon: Stem Cell Therapy...Stem cell therapy has benefited people with other diseases. The dream is it will help people with COPD. The reality is this probably won’t happen for another 20 years or...reactionscomments
Does anyone exercise without supplemental oxygen?...My Mom has COPD... it is so frustrating because she refuses to use any oxygen outside her home. Does anyone in the later stages of COPD exercise without the need...reactions3replies
My Holiday Goals...My biggest challenge during any holiday is goal setting. I want to do all the things exactly the way I did them in the past. Alas, that is no longer going...reactionscomments
10 Rules For Determining What Medicine Works Best For You...There are many COPD medicines currently on the market. There will also be many new ones entering the market in the near and distant future. So, how do you decide...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...Chronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate...reactionscomments
The Christmas Epidemic: Is Christmas A COPD Trigger?...Last year I made a list of “10 Christmas COPD Triggers.” Apparently I missed a key trigger: Christmas itself. Seriously, folks! Researchers really think Christmas is a COPD trigger. Or...reactions5comments
Feline Self-Care...We were raised in a culture that said if we took care of ourselves we were being selfish, but have you ever watched a cat go through their daily lives?...reactions5comments
COPD Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...reactions11comments
Video: Happy Holiday Mindful Moment...Getting through the holiday family times without stress or anxiety was practically impossible after the diagnosis of COPD. There came a time when we had to let go of the...reactionscomments
The Holidays and COPD...My family and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hope you and yours did too. On my side of our family (which is Irish) I am one of 21 first cousins...reactions1comment
What Am I Trying To Say?...Whether we like it or not, we have moved to the fast track, which offers immediate convenience and response. We can email a letter and get a response in a...reactions6comments
Mental health...Hi, my background is I'm severe copd emphysema stage 4 @15% lung function, I been hospitalized 24 times since my first diagnosis back in 2004, I suffer 4 trips to...reactions10comments
Myths and Facts About Living Wills...A living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often confusion about what these words mean and why...reactionscomments
The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 2...In the first part of this series on caregiving, we talked about the impact of COPD caregiving on the caregiver. We also examined some common facts about caregiving. Finally, we...reactionscomments
New meds...Seeing a pulmonary Doctor the last few months. Got a breathing test done at hospital ( one where you sit in a machine). Dr said I have moderate copd, stage...reactions1reply
How to Help Friends and Family Understand COPD...We all have our individual lives. In this country and this society, they are usually very busy and oftentimes hectic. Which is not to say that they’re not fun because...reactions8comments
Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays With COPD...It's that time of year again... the holiday season. Certainly, it can be a happy time for many of us, with parties, gift-giving and extra time to spend with family...reactions6comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care Planning...Perhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may be because you have a chronic illness that...reactionscomments
Travel Bag, Getting Ready (Part 1)...It’s not just a hospital bag, but it is about being prepared for any catastrophe that could unexpectedly come your way and force you to leave your home fast. Last...reactionscomments
