“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
Remedies for Surviving Wildfires and Dust Storms with COPD ...Mom liked to feel like she had things under control. With COPD, she did her best to keep her environment where the...reactions3comments
Some of Our First Thoughts...My mother was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1997. We knew very little about the disease then, and honestly, medicine...reactionscomments
Metabolic Conditions Linked to COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have problems that are linked to the body’s metabolism and nutrition. Metabolism is the...
Could Aspirin Make Your COPD Less Severe?...Recent studies suggest that people who take aspirin on a regular basis may have better COPD outcomes than people who do not...reactions1comment
COPD Lexicon: Pharmacology Terms To Know...There are lots of medicines for treating COPD. Some help end COPD flare-ups. Others are meant to prevent flare-ups and control COPD...reactions1comment
Taking A Step Backwards...Today I have taken a step backward. Yes, backward. Sometimes it is good to look back, because that’s telling me I’m doing...reactions2comments
When I watch movies......Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder When my wife and I see a movie these days, I often find myself...reactions6comments
Knowing When to Cancel Plans...There were many times, growing up, that my mom would push through almost anything just to make sure that no one’s plan...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know...“So, what does that mean? Can you put that in English? Can you put that in terms I can understand?” These are...reactions4comments
The Five Stages Of Grief...So you are diagnosed with COPD. It’s a chronic disease that slowly progresses over time. It’s normal for a diagnosis of a...reactions14comments
Four Strategies for Coping When You Feel Overwhelmed by the Reality of COPD...There is no question. When you receive a diagnosis of COPD, it can be life-altering. When you start to truly experience the...reactionscomments
COPD & Marijuana Smoking: Harmful or Beneficial?...Marijuana legalization is sweeping the country these days. Several states enacted legislation in the last Presidential election year to legalize recreational marijuana...reactions7comments
What Does It Mean?...We know that scents can really affect our breathing and our COPD. So, we buy the “free” product, which is supposed to...reactionscomments
Getting Diagnosed with COPD...Getting diagnosed with COPD is usually not a sudden thing. I can remember sitting in the living room of my mom’s house...reactionscomments
