What You Wish Friends and Family Understood About COPD...“You seemed fine yesterday.” “You don’t look sick to me.” “So, do you still smoke?” How much easier would it be if...reactions3comments
The Frustration of an Invisible Condition!...Has anyone ever said to you, "You look fine. It's hard to believe you're sick!" or something similar? Many people in our...reactionscomments
Blueness of the Lips or Fingernail Beds...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) can have blueness of the lips or fingernail beds. This occurs due to a lack...
Making Every Moment of Everyday Worth Living...Where did this year go? When I was young, I always asked my parents, “Is Christmas coming pretty soon?" I always got...reactions11comments
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like...
The COPD Mishaps That We Don’t Like To Talk About: Part 1...I can’t believe I’m going there, but here it goes. I know a lot of us have had this happen before, but...reactions13comments
Cancer Twice in 4yrs. Went to Lungs and Diagnosis is COPD........my story may be a little different than most or some....i am confused with my diagnosis..i have had cancer twice in 4yrs...reactions4comments
Understanding the Respiratory System...You've probably heard the old saying, "Knowledge is power." This is never more true than when dealing with a new diagnosis of...reactionscomments
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...I knew I was likely to be diagnosed with COPD because I had smoked as many as 3 packs a day for...reactions5comments
7 Innovative Breakthroughs for COPD Patients...There have been a few noteworthy innovations in recent times. These tactics can greatly improve our quality of life with COPD. Here...reactions6comments
You can’t see it....People say, well, you look great! Or you look good. My thoughts are You can’t see COPD. All I can say to...reactions7comments
Surprise for me....I had a severe SOB issue at a client's house in 2017. I came home and my lung collapsed less than a...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
COPD Awareness Month: COPD Struggles...I have emphysema and chronic bronchitis from the combination of smoking and having Alpha-1. I usually try to stay upbeat and not...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My COPD Journey...It’s been a little over two years since I first started to write for our online health community. The first article that...reactions9comments
Healthcare Team Who Treats COPD...Treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can involve an entire team of healthcare providers. Each member of the team has a unique...
Chest Tightness...Chest tightness is a common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The sensation of a tight chest may feel different for...
COPD Awareness Month: Pulling Back the Curtain...Despite the obvious physical symptoms, COPD's emotional and psychological effects on patients can often be invisible. During this COPD awareness month, we'll...reactions5comments
Pets with COPD?...It’s a classic battle between head and heart: Should a person with COPD have a pet? Allow me to spoil the ending...reactions4comments
Pulmonary Rehab: The Best Therapy for Me...I was diagnosed with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD two years ago. I was started on inhalers and saw some improvement, but could...reactions10comments
