How Overwhelming Moving Has Been...It was quite a surreal moment seeing my family after so long. They hadn't been around when I was diagnosed, so I'm...reactions2comments
Easiest way to shop & cook...My husband suffers from M.E. (CFS) and is on immunosuppressants, having had a kidney transplant, and I suffer from diabetes & COPD...reactions9comments
Liana Collet...Editor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Liana passed away in November of 2021. She is deeply missed but her encouragement...
Lung Function Blood Tests...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), at some point your doctor will typically use tests to diagnose or understand disease...
Cardiovascular Conditions Linked to COPD...It is common for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to also have medical conditions that involve the cardiovascular system. The...
Family Support Is Critical...I was diagnosed with severe COPD on my 63rd birthday. I knew something was going on so I intentionally made an appointment...reactions3comments
Regarding Breo...I took Breo for nine months and stopped with my pulmonologist's approval. Every couple of months I would have a bout of...reactions2comments
Our Medical Charts...Many hospitals and clinics provide their patients with online medical charts. These help me discuss so many things with my doctor at...reactionscomments
Anxiety...I too have some difficulty with anxiety. My daughter thinks I should get therapy. I disagree. Therapy can't remove the source of...reactions4comments
Is COPD Terminal – Am I Going to Die?...As someone who has written a journal on my journey with COPD for a several years I often receive emails from frightened readers...reactions15comments
Tubing...I have written about this before, but now l have a problem with it. I started using my walker with the big...reactions10comments
Breo: the Superhero Inhaler?...There are so many new inhalers on the market these days, making it difficult to keep track of them all. Some people...reactionscomments
COPD and the Holidays...The holidays are upon us. For some this brings excitement; for others, possibly sadness, loneliness, or loss. Some people don’t understand. That...reactionscomments
What's for Supper? Or Is it Dinner in Your Neck of the Woods?...Are you tired of the conversation in your house about what's for supper? My husband, Dave, and I have had this conversation...reactionscomments
The first diagnosis...I watched my father-in-law struggle with COPD for several years. He not only smoked, but was a retired firefighter, serving at a...reactions8comments
The Buzz of Exercising...Do you ever get frustrated? Frustrated because your mind says "Yes you can do this, you go to do it!" and your...reactions25comments
COPD Awareness Month...As COPD Awareness Month is upon us I feel it's important to make sure we are aware off changes within our health...reactions5comments
The Truth as it Comes...Writing this from my heart, I'm a true believer that we're all here for a reason and maybe we will never find...reactions2comments
The Drop from Festivities...If you're anything like, me after the hype from the Christmas and New Year Festivities you seem to come down with one...reactions5comments
Taking on a Challenge...Have you ever thought of doing something different, then pushing the thought to the back of your mind and at some point...reactionscomments
