Don’t Judge Me with COPD ...I can’t tell you how many times my mom cried out those words. The problem was, she was only saying them to...reactions8comments
New Doctor, New Perspective...I finally had my appointment with the new Pulmonologist! Overall, there were no major changes after this initial visit. The doctor was...reactions4comments
Lesson...I am almost 69 years old. Inhaled lots of second hand smoke as a child, but never smoked. Not even pot. I...reactions4comments
A Day In My Life With COPD...This morning, like many other mornings, I get up to let the pups out and to use the bathroom myself, after removing...reactions2comments
Quit Smoking Programs: What's Better—Short or Long Term?...Quitting smoking is the best thing anyone can do for their health, especially those who have COPD. In fact, quitting smoking is...reactions6comments
Richard's Story...I'm 54 and have been playing hurling for 20 years. I retired 18 years ago. Two years ago I noticed when I...reactions4comments
So Tired Always Tired...Hello, I’m 37 years old and found out 1 year ago I have COPD. It has taken the whole year for it...reactions41comments
I'm Not Sick Enough To Go To The Doctor, Am I?...Waking myself up coughing and coughing. Yes, it’s important to spit out the mucus and whatever else is coughed up. Be sure...reactionscomments
Dreams...Dreams…. I’ve always been lazy and could stay in bed for most of a mid-winter storm or for a humid, 95-degree plus...reactions3comments
COPD and pneumonia...I developed COPD from 30 years of fiberglass and body work and 30 years of smoking. I am now well within the...reactions3comments
Confusion and COPD...More and more I’m hearing from people who struggle with confusion. The discussion usually begins with someone asking if COPD can cause...reactionscomments
Removing Humidity From the Home for COPD...Watching out for humidity wasn’t one of the things we though about when mom was first diagnosed with chronic lung disease. As...reactions8comments
Depression and COPD Part II: Why Are We Depressed?...In Part I of this series I wrote specifically about how COPD patients have an increased chance of being clinically depressed and...reactions5comments
COPD Lexicon: More Pharmacology Terms To Know...In a previous post I defined “Basic Pharmacological Terms To Know.” In this post, I’d like to define some more pharmacological terms...reactions6comments
“If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.”...It’s a good thing to have a sense of humor and to laugh - even when you’re healthy. I think it’s especially...reactions3comments
Scared to Talk about COPD...After leaving the doctor’s office the day mom was officially diagnosed, we kind of made a “not so official” pact: She asked...reactions2comments
Pros and Cons Of Computer Charting...So, computer charting is nice. It gives us healthcare people access to so much information. It makes our charting easier. And it...reactionscomments
Moving into Fall with COPD...Yesterday, someone posed a question asking about our favorite season. Is it spring or fall? When I responded, I went right into...reactions6comments
Expert Answers: What is a Spacer and How Do I Use One?...There is so much to get used to when it comes to treating and managing COPD. One question that seems to come...reactionscomments
COPD National Action Plan: A Blueprint for Fighting This Disease...Did you know that COPD is one of the top causes of death in the U.S.? Or that it affects at least...reactionscomments
