The Emotional Pain of COPD...We have to be strong. To be positive in the face of hardship. Not to be afraid of letting go of anything that is bad. Whoever and... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What Is it Like to Live With COPD? – Results From the 2019 COPD In America Survey...It’s no surprise that these symptoms are also the most frustrating.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
What Does It All Mean?...This is the stage where a person might feel more shortness of breath, and may be weary. There may be more coughing.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Shopping, Oh My!...Which are you? I know that others have said the same. Because of this, so many are unable to physically do the shopping.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Can Be Debilitating, Frustrating, and Devastating...Exacerbations are scary, and unfortunately very common.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Do You Have a Special Caregiver in Your Life?...I could still do some of the things that Skyler helped me with on those trips if she hadn't come, but it would have been much harder and would... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reasons You Could Have Blood in Your Mucus When Coughing...if you are not sure why it is happening.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medication Management: A Key to Better Health...Over time, you will likely be prescribed other medications. Wait! Others, maybe family or friends, are piping in here.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
DNR or AND: What You Need to Know...She will be deeply missed.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Holidays...Here are some additional tips and tricks that have been used and suggested by the community: • Try not to bite off more than you can chew •... By balexander2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s Your Hobby?...Each of our journeys are different and no two are alike.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
More Tips for Talking With Your Doctor...Be open to other ways to interact.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Lessons From A Mom with COPD...We are not meant to do everything by ourselves. By asking politely, we allow others an opportunity to serve in our lives.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...You will never be able to do what you once did, so learn to be okay with what you can do, and let it be “good enough.”... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPD...Here are more details of this study: Researchers then compared whether those who did not contract lung cancer vs. those who did had been on inhaled... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A New Year With COPD...I added gain weight for those who are needing to gain, as weight fluctuation can be a challenge for people with COPD.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and the Flu: What's New for 2018-19?...The temperatures are starting to drop, schools are back in session and fall is on the horizon.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...Now we are learning that where you walk matters when it comes to mental health.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do This, Don't Do That...Some medications need to be discontinued slowly.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Anxieties: Relationships & Family...You may want to be open, but fear scaring them away. This can be especially hard when you've been hurt in the past.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments