The Invisibility of Pain...Pain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactions3comments
What Is The Placebo Effect?...Placebos have been used as remedies since the beginning of medicine. But placebos are not medicine. When they make you feel better...reactionscomments
Video: Benefits of Pursed Mouth Breathing ...In this video, I discuss what the benefits of pursed mouth breathing are. If you have been breathing shallow breaths, or panting...reactionscomments
Be Prepared Please! Part 2...In 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast United States with a vengeance. I wrote about this previously in part 1. Speeds as...reactions5comments
Are my symptoms rib cramping or bloating?...I have just read an article on people with COPD who suffer from rib cramping. I have had COPD for about 14...reactions12comments
Where can I find caregiver support here?...Where can I go to get caregiver support with general questions. Here? My spouse has COPD, smokes heavily still (3 packs a...reactions4replies
Has anyone used augmentation therapy for Alpha-1?...Has anyone with Alpha-1 used augmentation therapy and then stopped it? I am curious to know if breathing was better, worse or...reactionsreplies
When Does Asthma Become COPD?...COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...reactions4comments
Casper's Journey...My journey (COPD) Have I started this alone it would have been easier For care then, behold neither and neither And the...reactions4comments
Coping With COPD Guilt -- Just Let It Go...It's not surprising that people who have COPD often have to cope with guilt feelings. Sometimes the guilt is self-inflicted, while other...reactions20comments
2019...As the new year begins, it’s an opportunity for all of us to look back on what’s happened to us - health...reactions2comments
What is Asthma?...Asthma is a chronic lung disease like COPD. Its symptoms can certainly mimic COPD. In fact, some people with COPD also have...reactionscomments
The Three Part Breath Exercise...The three part breath exercise helps build spinal strength, core strength, and helps expand the diaphram. Learn an easy technique that helps...reactions7comments
A Talk to My Future Self...My oldest daughter and I were talking about life. We talked about some guilt from the past and how we have no...reactions4comments
What is the difference between DuoNeb vs Spiriva?...Can someone compare DuoNeb vs Spiriva for me and their benefits?...reactions5replies
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 1)...I’m not a big tech guy, especially when it comes to my iPhone. I have it to make phone calls, to use...reactionscomments
How helpful is supplemental oxygen?...This may seem stupid to ask but I am on O2 at night and was advised to also use during increased activities...reactions6replies
Pursed Mouth Breathing Exercise ...Now you will know the best posture for pursed mouth breathing. It aids in expanding your chest and developing core strength. We...reactions1comment
No, You Can't Come Over for Dinner...I tend to forget that not everyone understands what it's like to live with a chronic illness. I also tend to forget...reactions25comments
COPD Lexicon: Inhaler Terms To Know...Most people with COPD use inhalers. So, what are they? How do they work? Here are some basic terms to help you...reactions2comments
