My Family Picnic (Part 2)...Part one of this story can be found here. In part one, I talked about our annual family picnic. There was a laundry list of stuff to planning a day... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Where There’s Smoke...Looking out the window, I noticed smoke billowing from a house half a block behind ours. My husband saw it just before I did. Strangely, I didn’t smell smoke. I... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Importance of Exercise...There are many significant benefits that may benefit one's health from participating in physical exercise. Jackie describes the benefits of exercise for her COPD and how she works out even... By Jackie English1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Creating a Quiet Space...I know I am going to get anxious when I go out. Even if I am familiar with the place I am going, I can feel my insides... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
I started with the smoker's cough......You're panicking all this time, choking trying to get those hands so you can pull them out.... By graingerhebshie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Life changes but never let it win...Coming downstairs I didn't feel right and the wife said that's it your having the doctor to come and see you.... By probbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
No Purpose = Anxiety...My anxiety is off the charts in the morning before I get up. Racing thoughts about stuff that hasn’t happened or that I have to do today. I used to... By lucca1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Don’t give up!...Just decided he was going to die tomorrow or by Xmas or the next spring.... By vikki21511 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Doctor search...My primary care doctor has been helping me manage this for about 15 years and I trust his judgment in recommending specialists. My pulmonary expert is quite trustworthy if at... By jcupdike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I don't know where to turn....because I don't have heat or electricity and that lasts about a week then i have to move because they don't want the responsibility or they think I'm going... By alaskanwoodsman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD DM2 AND SHOWER FEAR...I am a retired physician from India. I was diagnosed with DM2 I am on insulin both short and long-acting for three years my diabetes is not under control. I... By nagaiah govindarajalu1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Consequences of my choices......Started smoking in 1979 to "fit in" with the other kids..... didn't really like it but after a while I started inhaling. I ended up smoking until March 2, 2013... By CommunityMemberfa7efd1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pain and COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD in 2009. At first, I had no pain, but after treatment with prednisone, I developed diabetes and osteoporosis. Because of the steroids, I fractured L2... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Rib Cramps...I was recently diagnosed with COPD, however, before then, I had cramping in my ribs from time to time over the past 4 or 5 years. It felt like the... By lynnvanderkamp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Things I Teach People With COPD...You also want to stay away from flames, such as when cooking.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Getting Ready For Fall!...When September is over and the month turns to October it is cooling time.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Winter of Our Discontent: Part II...I sat on the porch, the only light coming from the snow shining silver from the moonlight.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Family Support Is Critical...I knew something was going on so I intentionally made an appointment to see a Pulmonary Specialist as a birthday present to myself.... By seburnworth034 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Prednisone...Anyone who takes prednisone more than rarely should be aware of what it's doing and why it's doing that. Any pulmo doc will keep you up to speed.... By jcupdike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Danicia...I was diagnosed in 2014. I struggle more in summer with pollen pollution and poor air quality. Have many sinus infections. So breathing is a real killer. Also bloat. Man!!!!... By Danicia1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments