Take Care of Yourself...Taking care of yourself can sometimes be one of the hardest things to do. As the caregiver, you are caring for someone else, and when things are getting tough, it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Breathe In - Breathe Out...Like many with very severe emphysema, a component of COPD, my worst moments often occur soon after waking. Today was no exception. It is the moment when my long acting...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
On Oxygen and On The Go - Part 4: Let's Hit The Road...If you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning if you want it to be successful and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Flu Shot Debate...I’m sure that you’ve heard this debate many times: “Why should I get the flu shot? Half of the time they don’t even get it right.” “It’s not natural to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fight Against Loneliness...As a caregiver, it is important to stay connected to your loved one. One constant thread with those battling COPD is loneliness. This is even true for people that live...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surviving COPD...In 1999 I had lung cancer and they removed one lung and cancer free. Quit smoking that same year. 2013 I began having shortness of breath and one day I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Planning and Preparing: A Social Life with COPD...In my last article, “Having A Social Life With COPD”, the focus was on things that can affect us, such as scented products. In this article, we will discuss the challenge...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Remember to Say "I Love You"...Sometimes in the day to day activities it's easy to forget to say, "I love you.” This is true of the caregiver and the patient. How many times have you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
my COPD...I smoked for 42 yrs never thinking anything bad would happen, I got diagnosed 3 yrs ago. I am on O2 at night, spiriva, Breo, Daliresp, 2 inhalers, a nebulizer...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Former smoker...I started smoking in high school but only once in a while, when I joined the work force in 1965 I started smoking a pack a day and continued till...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Traveling Is About The Memories...Recently I went through a small bag of my mom’s things that my father brought me. There was really nothing of major consequence in it. There were a few small...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities Act...Having a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many workers are reluctant...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Early 30's........Well, not sure where to begin but I'm only 34 & have been diagnosed with emphysema, lung scarring (31% damage) and a small nodule approximately 6 months ago. Assuming stage...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Living With COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can have a huge impact on many aspects of people’s lives. While living with COPD is challenging, there are some tips that may help make...
COPD: Now What?...You will find that you and your doctor, as well as his/her staff, get to be quite a team. At the beginning of your disease, you may find you are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD and Children: A Living Room Campsite...When a person with COPD loves their grandkids to the moon and back, we need to find a way to keep them included as much as possible. Sometimes this is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD in America 2015: Caregivers...The COPD Caregiver In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from 193 individuals who are currently, or in the past 5 years, served as the primary caregiver...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Cough with COPD...I have had COPD and really managed it well then I had a serious fall....... set me back. I got some better with physical therapy but got ill, got out...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
On Oxygen & On The Go - Part 1: The Burden of Portable Oxygen...Just because you're on supplemental oxygen doesn't give you any reason not to get out and about. To the contrary, supplemental oxygen might give you the freedom to get out...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
