Saying Goodbye...I know that losing our friends affects me too. I’m so grateful when someone lets us know that our friend has passed away.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Old Gray Mare...What a morning! I woke up feeling pretty good. I can hear a bit of wheezing, which doesn’t happen often, because I’m not really a wheezer. Yet, what a way... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Celebrate the Small Stuff...Meet one of my resident red bellied woodpeckers. I've named him Woody. His mate is Winnie. Actually, I call all the male woodpeckers Woody and females Winnie, whatever species they... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Lessons Learned in COPD Management...I have gone through periods of not doing it and I notice a change in my mental health. They are not big things.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Indoor Fun for Everyone...Thinking about old friends, wondering what they are up to, and how they are doing? They may well be thinking the same thing about you.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Weather Is a-Changing...It is going to happen. So, I have decided to make the most of it.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
The 4 People Everyone Needs...We, humans, were not meant to do life alone. We excel in a community, surrounded by people. But - and it's a big but - we are who we choose... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Can COPD Patients Swim Safely?...In the past, I used to swim like a fish. My kids could never understand how I could hold my breath under the water for long periods of time with... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's a Shame - Part 3: What It Means to Be Strong...Being strong means doing what we can - and then stopping.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What a Difference a Year Makes...I can change my way of thinking, my way of doing things I can find new ways to hope and find new places to go Different ways of By Janet Plank1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's a Shame - Part V: Ideals and Stereotypes...Sometimes medical staff and/or friends and family don't hear what we tell them when we describe what we're going through.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Expert Answers: Relief for Swollen Ankles...Doing this as often as possible will help reduce the edema in the lower extremities.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hey, You're Looking Good...Thinking about others, their health and support, things that they are feeling or going through, always touches me. Maybe one of them was you.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Taking Time to Support and Educate COPD Patients...As a dedicated respiratory therapist, a significant part of my role involves caring for inpatients, including those managing COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Determined...Staying busy was one of my coping skills to keep my bad health off my mind. Now I had to go see my doctor.... By 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Own Experience Through the Disability Process with COPD...I am hoping it could possibly help others.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Learning Curve of COPD...On a daily basis I work my way through the learning curve of coming to terms with the changes caused by my COPD.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Doctor Fatigue...My husband has to do more than before and I don't like that but going to the doctor Is not going to help that.... By beckycopd1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
So this is my life now?...I felt trapped, a prisoner of my own doing. But I have escaped...Feb. 13, I quit! I'm 282 days smoke-free, thanks to my wonderful pulmonologist!... By Gemini lady1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments