There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...I try to keep an eye on the weather to see if it will be too humid to be out.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It's a Question Of How I Look...Those who are close to you and follow your story every day are your people.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Flu Shot Debate...There is a reason that the first people to be vaccinated are the sick (particularly acute illnesses), elderly, and infants.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Texting Instead of Talking...This is one of those times that I wish I had not been right.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celebrating Family Caregivers!...Remember, though, that you are not alone -- there is support.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Entertain Yourself In The Hospital?...So, hopefully, you never need to be admitted to the hospital. But, how did you entertain yourself if you have been and were up to it?... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trying to Gain Weight with Severe COPD...But my meals are always healthy.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Virtual Reality and COPD...Apparently there have been a number of studies looking at whether technology of any kind could be helpful to folks like us in exercising more and better... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...These support groups are often of varying sizes, and can be found in person or online.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 1)...It means being stress-free. It is being free of anxiety or depression.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Past and Outdoor Fun...We just need to be proactive.... By derekc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Waiting For A Lung Transplant...When all of the requirements are met, you will be listed.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Changes We Have to Make...Yes, all these changes are pretty hard, but we do get used to it so it's a win-win for now.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Why Journal?...I’ve been a procrastinator. That’s often the cause of not doing what I should be doing.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Snow and COPD...This means lips are more susceptible to drying out and becoming chapped.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Oh Heck No!...We are seeing that more and more apartments and rentals are smoke-free, so smokers have to move outdoors.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
What is COPD Staging?...If you want to and are able to get vaccinations, make sure you are getting everything that you need and are keeping them up to date.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Started in Spring...She will be deeply missed.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Invisible Illness...It would be so easy to say ignore them. You see, it goes beyond that because people can be bullies.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Get the Support You Need...It can be so difficult to ask for help, especially if you have always managed to do things yourself.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments