Education - Don't Wait For It!...I have COPD, but I also see and take care of many COPD patients on a daily basis while working in the...reactionscomments
A Day In A Life With COPD...This article took a lot of thought. I have other health issues aside from COPD, and one compounds the other. Sometimes it’s...reactions2comments
COPD, Obesity and Me...The last thing that I want to tell a group of people is that I’m overweight. I’m not just overweight, I’m obese...reactions5comments
Happy New Year 2018!...It’s hard to believe that the new year is upon us. My mom used to say that time flies as a person...reactionscomments
Eating Healthy Throughout the Holidays...Maybe this should be titled, “How to eat so that we don’t ruin last year’s resolution." Yep, that would be my title...reactionscomments
What Tests Should I Expect During a Lung Transplant Evaluation?...Once you have been accepted into the evaluation process, you will be scheduled for tests ranging from physical therapy assessment to heart...reactionscomments
Waiting For A Lung Transplant...After you have been approved for a lung transplant you will begin the process of getting your finances, logistics and plans nailed...reactionscomments
Other Tests with COPD Part I: Sleep Apnea...There are several diagnostic tests to diagnose COPD. There are also a few tests to diagnose other medical problems concurrent with COPD...reactions5comments
Have Peace of Mind with Lung Cancer Screening...COPD patients spend a lot of time focused on their lung health. Between staying on top of breathing treatments, going to pulmonary...reactions1comment
COPD Lexicon: Oxygen Terms To Know...Your doctor may use a lot of specific terms or jargon when referring to COPD or other lung diseases. By using these...reactionscomments
Shopping, Oh My!...For some COPDers, shopping is a thing of the past. For others, they still enjoy shopping. Which are you? I know that...reactions2comments
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Staff (Folks You’ll Meet in the Hospital)...I work at a small town hospital. Where I work professions are color coded. This makes it nice for patients. Once they...reactionscomments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 2: Cooking and Recipes!...Now that I'm in stage three COPD and am constantly fatigued I don't cook every day. I'd like to, simply because I...reactions2comments
Hey, You're Looking Good...When looking in the mirror, at times I ask, “Who is that white haired lady, with the baggy and darkness around eyes...reactions3comments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 1: How to Shop...Other than helping my mom bake, I hated to cook when I was younger. I used to joke that I didn't cook;...reactionscomments
How to Save Money on Your Medications...Out of pocket costs for COPD medications can be high. But these medications can be life-saving, or at the least, a great...reactions1comment
10 Improvements Over Past 20 Years...Recently, my boss came to me and said, “Happy Anniversary!” She bought me lunch. It was a worthy celebration of my 20...reactions9comments
Let's Talk COPD...My diagnosis of COPD during 1987 was an unremarkable affair. The doctor informed me after tests for repeated bronchitis and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Getting Through Difficult Blood Draws...Patients with COPD will have to endure countless blood draws over the course of their lives. For most, this is uncomfortable, but...reactionscomments
The Rewards of Quitting Smoking In a Nutshell...Everyone today knows it's better to quit smoking, that are some significant rewards to quitting smoking. When my parents started smoking in...reactions11comments
