The Things People Say...Dressed, hair is done, I am going through my day just like anyone else.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Having Hope With COPD...Most understood what I was experiencing, and I understood some of what they were going through.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane Part II...We also love baking together and cooking together.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Be the Architect of Your Own Life...I am learning how to overcome my fear of isolation and doing day-to-day activities. Know your limitations.... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
3 C's of COPD Awareness...Three C's that can help you cope with COPD are connection, communication, and courage. It's important to stay connected with every person on your medical team including your primary care... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 2)...By the way, my husband likes our dogs too, except maybe the poop scooping.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Why Journal?...That’s often the cause of not doing what I should be doing. Barbara Moore is a writer here in the community and a big advocate of journaling.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit You...Editor's Note: Always talk with your doctor before altering your drug schedule or if you have any concerns regarding your treatment. In the early 1990s, some of the world's most... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mental and Physical Health With COPD...Losing weight? Staying the same? Are you concerned about your weight? Do you think seeing a nutritionist would be beneficial?... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Spring Has Sprung...My mom loved that tree, and she thought I was joking about cutting it down.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Money Saving Hacks for Those with COPD...The only catch is that going on Medicare often means giving up any other medical insurance you might have had previously.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
DNR or AND: What You Need to Know...Editor's Note: This article discusses sensitive topics related to death, specifically end-of-life care, which may be distressing for some readers. Shortly after I was diagnosed with COPD, I developed heart... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Your Diagnosis ...Yet, there's no more harm in posing this fundamental question to your medical professionals.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Impact of COPD on Quality of Life: By the Numbers...As with many chronic conditions, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess. Most healthcare professionals focus on managing symptoms and treatment, while the substantial impact on... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly fa la la la la…..."B" was still in the ER; they would be moving him to a room before long.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our COPD Christmas Wishlist...Christmas is upon us, and what is Christmas without a little gift wishing? Right now, doctors are wishing they had something in their arsenal that currently doesn’t exist to better... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dos and Don'ts for COPD Inhalers...Inhaled medications are some of the foundations of treatment for COPD. Since COPD is a disease of the airways, it makes sense that medications inhaled right into those airways would... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Snowflakes...I have to admit, it doesn’t come often, but when doing the pursed lip breathing, I breathe in peace, relax my body and it's not so bad.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Comfort and Life With COPD...I am going to do whatever I can to make my life comfortable to enjoy it. When I go into large stores, I use a mobility scooter.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments