Anoro Ellipta Bronchodilator...My family doctor prescribed the Anoro Ellipta bronchodilator to treat my COPD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
Why?...COPD is a family affair or as often heard, a family disease.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Is All COPD Genetic?...I’m going to go against conventional wisdom here. I’m going to put out an educated guess that all COPD is genetic. There’s actually some good science behind my guess here... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Reversing Roles with COPD ...Our family had more than our fair share of them, and we worked it out.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD ...I have been talking about moving for about three years. My first plan was to move to Texas from Massachusetts to be closer to my son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Love Letters From The Past...Have you ever thought about leaving notes, emails, or videos for your family after you are gone?... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Chronic Illness Dating Apps: Meeting the Need...If you're not seeking a romantic relationship but simply want a friend who understands and can chat with you daily, that's important too.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How can I get my family to understand my struggle?...How can I get my family to understand that it takes all my energy just to breathe?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPD...All I could think about earlier that day was celebrating with my family and enjoying our time together.... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Visiting the Beach with COPD...Recently my family took a trip to the beach. As we were walking on the beach, I thought about how much my mom loved it there.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking...I wonder if others have family conflicts due to attempts to quit smoking.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
37 with copd and empsemia...Have no family or friends to help or talk to and feel so alone ....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 replies
Goals Before I Go...He and his family work out daily with a trainer and eat healthy foods. I asked him at one time if he knew a trainer who worked with... By vittoria2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
COPD and now Emphysema...My family doesn’t understand what I go through daily and you can feel very alone with these diseases.... By lriley11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
COPD Caregivers...The fact of the matter is that when someone in your family has COPD, everybody in the family suffers together.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ready, Set, Go...I couldn’t plan a meal nor participate in some of the family functions. Sometimes, I couldn’t breathe. Do my words reach you?... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Thanksgiving...Most of our family had not moved too far away. One or two first cousins moved to Los Angeles and 3 aunts and uncles had retired to Florida.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Happy Holidays With COPD...Part of a family, whether it's your family or your COPD family.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
It’s Time for the County Fair...Over the years, my family has kept up with family traditions.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The ABC's of COPD Caregiving...Write/ track details of care daily to help you notice developing trends.... By Julie Sparks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments