My Story...I'm new to my diagnosis, compared to most of the people that post here that I have read. So I'm still in...reactions17comments
The Changes of COVID-19...For the last year and a half, I've lived with the restrictions of COVID and have been advised to shield due to...reactions2comments
Yes! Hospitals Are Safe: Please Seek Help If You Need It...The answer is: Yes! Hospitals are safe, even in a pandemic. If you need help, please do not be afraid to utilize...reactions21comments
Having a hard time dealing with everything...Hi sorry I haven't been on the site much lately. I have found out that I have lung cancer several nodules are...reactions4comments
How to: Beginner Tai Chi in 6 Moves...Follow along on this 'How-to: Beginners Tai Chi in 6 moves' class. It is an ancient form of movement that anyone can...reactions2comments
Be Aware...One day last week was one of those warmer winter days, an easy breathing day. I bundled up, oxygen in tow, mask...reactions1comment
What Does it Mean if I Am an Alpha-1 Carrier ?...An Alpha-1 carrier is a person who has one normal Alpha-1 gene (M) and one defective Alpha-1 gene (usually Z or S)...reactions4comments
Filling Our Days...Now that I'm not working, I thought it was going to be long, boring days of nothing to do and feeling depressed...reactions8comments
Squirrel!...Have you ever seen the Disney movie Up? If you have kids or grandkids, you probably have. It is one of my...reactions21comments
2019...As the new year begins, it’s an opportunity for all of us to look back on what’s happened to us - health...reactions2comments
Finding ways to pass time...I never expected to have my health take a turn south. It started out with a diagnosis of COPD and being placed...reactions1comment
What COPD Researchers Are Learning: A Year In Review...The year 2021 was an exciting year in COPD research. The hunt continued full storm to learn more about our disease. And...reactions1comment
Bored stiff and it's cold outside?...The challenge is for things to do indoors during the winter. so: start painting - my 93 year old cousin spends hours...reactions2comments
Comfort...As I sit here alone for another Holiday, I find peace and/or comfort in nothing. I am reminded of being called a...reactions7comments
Does Music Help You Get Through the Day?...When I thought about writing an article on how music affects me, the first thing that came to my mind was helping...reactions2comments
Dear Santa: Here’s What We Want For Christmas...Dear Santa, Thank you for the Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope you gave me for Christmas last year. It’s by far the best...reactionscomments
Coping with Panic Attacks...Before having COPD, I never suffered from panic attacks. It just wasn't a part of my world. I guess I never even...reactions6comments
COPD Holiday Gift List...It’s true that every year the holidays are different for me. How about you? This year I've put together a list of...reactions4comments
Handling the Holidays with COPD...Gearing up for the holiday season can be an important part of managing COPD, strange as that may seem to some people...reactionscomments
Strong Smells Can Cause Shortness of Breath...You probably have that one uncle that always covers himself in half of a bottle of cologne before showing up at a...reactions2comments
