Getting Older and Cranky...As the years seem to be flying by, I'm sure I am getting cranky and a little more irritable. The seasons seem...reactions1comment
Get the Support You Need...It can be so difficult to ask for help, especially if you have always managed to do things yourself. Then the day...reactions4comments
Preoccupied...Good afternoon, all! It's been a good few weeks since I last wrote. Time certainly goes quickly, especially when things occupy you...reactionscomments
Dealing With Other Illness...Have you found that after your diagnosis of COPD you now start to have other illnesses creep in? Or maybe you had...reactions11comments
Debz Borge...We are heartbroken to share that Debz Borge passed away in October of 2021. Debz was a cherished member of the COPD.net...
Don’t give up!...Hi all, Well, the last two weeks have been bad with Dan being in hospital again. This is the second time in...reactions4comments
Another Year Older!...Today I am another year older - 51. Wow! I used to think my parents were so old when they were this...reactions1comment
Dear Doctor...Dear Doctor, You are a very important person with regards to my COPD health as well as my whole life with COPD...reactions2comments
Oxygen Tubing...I have used oxygen at home for over 6 years. I have tripped over it, my friends the same. I also have...reactions7comments
Shaking Off Those Psychological Demons...COPD opens the floodgates to many psychological demons. Some of the demons that plague me are depression, embarrassment, fear, and feelings of worthlessness. ...reactions19comments
Acceptance...Over the years, I've been called stubborn and bullheaded. Determined, a doer, responsible, organized, and even a quitter. Each and every word...reactions3comments
Resources for Reduced Cost Healthcare...Prescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products, all these items can add up and can make living with or caring...reactions4comments
What Is the Office of Aging?...Two years ago at age 65, I qualified for Medicare. In order to “get it right,” I called on an expert. Her...reactionscomments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPD...Once upon a time, back in my day, there was one doctor for everything. At that time, in my area anyway, the...reactionscomments
Let’s Discuss The Nebulizer Market...Nebulizers are a great way of inhaling respiratory medicines. They are relatively small and expected to get smaller. They are relatively simple...reactions4comments
What a Pain...My body can actually confuse me on some days. I want to ask: “Is it COPD or something else that I’m struggling...reactions1comment
The Little Things...Standing in the kitchen and looking out the kitchen window, I feel a burst of joy. One that comes when I am...reactions13comments
Do You Have a Pet That Helps You Cope With COPD?...I do. I had two at one time (during my COPD years), Sophie and Penny. Sophie was a beautiful rescue border collie mix...reactions21comments
Researchers Home in on Possible Cause of Emphysema...Researchers in Japan have stumbled upon an interesting discovery. They think they have discovered a protein responsible for the early stages of...reactions10comments
The Motivator...According to the Oxford dictionary, “Motivation is the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way.” That one word...reactions2comments
