COPD Overload...COPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. There are days I feel I am suffering from an overload of my disease...reactions48comments
Do I have COPD?...Yes, this idea has been bandied about by my doctors. In fact, my Internist actually wrote COPD as my diagnosis in my...reactions5comments
My Emphysema Journey...I began this journey nine years ago at 72 when I was in the hospital for a compression fracture of T12. Obviously...reactions4comments
Recovering From Pneumonia...Getting pneumonia can be scary for anyone, especially for somebody living with COPD. Jackie discusses a recent bout with the infection and...reactions7comments
Short Of Breath Embarrassment...A week ago my husband and I were going to dinner at another couple’s home we have been friends with for many...reactionscomments
Intimacy With Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...Okay, it’s something we don’t like to talk about, but we really should. How is the intimacy in your home? Over the...reactionscomments
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA Dollars...If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend...reactionscomments
COPD Knows No Age...The longer that I’ve been in this COPD world, the more opportunity I have had to talk with others that have COPD...reactions2comments
Communicating With Your Doctor...Most people have no idea how to ask questions of their doctor nor do they know what questions to ask. They go...reactions6comments
Headed to Arizona!...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2. Well, we made...reactions3comments
Anxiety With Flu and COVID Around...I don’t know about all of you, but this new variant on the rise has my nerves on end. I normally try...reactions12comments
Sleep Disorders and COPD...Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of our overall health and well-being. However, people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary...reactionscomments
Does Morphine Help With COPD? ...Morphine is an age-old medicine used to relieve pain though it has other uses too. In fact, it is sometimes used as...reactions6comments
Understanding Mucus in Your Lungs...Mucus in the lungs, also called phlegm or sputum, traps irritants so you can cough them out. This helps protect you from...reactions21comments
Medication Management: A Key to Better Health...Looking back in time, I can still remember my words, "I don't take medication, not even an aspirin." And I didn't. If...reactions2comments
Time Flies When You Do Nothing (Part 2)...Part one is here. Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has its own challenges, but hobbies can be a good way...reactions4comments
Sexual Health and Intimacy With COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing (chronic) condition. COPD affects the lungs. It can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, or a...reactions3comments
Juggling COPD With the Responsibilities of a Family...Suffering from a chronic illness doesn't stop me from being a parent and a partner to my family. Unfortunately, this unpredictable disease...reactions12comments
Let’s Discuss Respiratory Aids for COPD...In our community, the need for ventilator support is a shared reality. Among our conversations, terms like "ventilator," "Trilogy," "AVAPS," "BiPAP," and...reactions25comments
Changing Your Panic and Anxiety Outcomes...How we handle the panic and anxiety that comes from living with COPD is different for everyone. Being in a constant state...reactions33comments
