Walking Isn’t the Only Way to Exercise...Continue moving your arms up, then out, and finally down, doing 10 repetitions of each at a time.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
An Action Plan Is Hope for the Future...They don’t serve a purpose except to stop us from moving forward.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...Just get yourself moving.... By Mary Ultes5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
COPD Awareness Month: COPD Struggles...I have to get them moving better by doing a couple of different breathing treatments, and breathing exercises along with my daily inhalers and meds.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thanksgiving: To Do or Not To Do...The result was everybody managed on their own and had no problem doing it. What are your thoughts on letting go of traditions?... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Furbabies Make the World Go Round...scooping, I wouldn’t be able to have all of my fur babies.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning to Cope: Making Lifestyle Changes...Still, doing so helps to keep your heart, lungs, and muscles strong so you can continue to stay active long term.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD: It’s Not Easy To Watch...Just remember that it is not easy to watch a loved one going through such turmoil and being helpless.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Solution: Showering or Bathing...I am not happy that I panicked about taking a bath. I wrote part 1 of this story, which you can read here. My favorite thing is enjoying a hot... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Managing Anxiety...However, it is not a free pass to quit or a time for you to hide what you are going through. You need to know that you are not... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Let's Talk Lungs...Ask them to repeat this cycle while walking around the room, or doing some other task.... By derekc5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
The Motivator...According to the Oxford dictionary, “Motivation is the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way.” That one word - motivation - speaks volumes. How does a... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Death and Dying: Part 2...Editor's note: This article discusses sensitive topics like suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8 or... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Sherry's COPD...My name is Sherry, I have stage 4. Went to my doctor today, he said things that upset me terribly which I already knew but still it bothered me. He... By maggieg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Story...I moped at home for a few months then my pulmonologist recommended a rehab program that saved my life and has me doing pretty well, actually very well.... By jimn1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stage four......Some of the things I am going through are not all that pleasant... By molly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Stupidity...I had been told several times to quit smoking over the years but I was stupid and thought that nothing was going to happen to me.... By cindy121 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A trip to the mall....I walk into a clothing store and beginning to look at the clothes I can try on without losing my breath.... By Edi Mesa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Swbder's Story...I have asthma and COPD - it is hard to breathe air in or breathe air out. I just found out 3 weeks ago I also have cancer in my... By swbder1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments