Planning and Preparing: A Social Life with COPD...In my last article, “Having A Social Life With COPD”, the focus was on things that can affect us, such as scented products. In this article, we will discuss the challenge... By Janet Plank7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What COPD Actually Feels Like...This one is primarily for friends, family, and the general public. You know that we COPD patients can't breathe. We say we're tired all the time.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
What We Wish the World Knew About COPD...Living with COPD can at times be lonely. In the spirit of raising awareness and educating others, we wanted to highlight what you thought the world should know about COPD... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Forming Relationships With Respiratory Therapists...They are both my friends. Over the course of those 20 years, I have formed many relationships with many patients.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 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
atriovent ...tge usual tests i was given a nebuliser with ventolin and atriovent which helped much more than my usual ventolin , my question is ,,,are any of copd friends...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
Does anyone else have speaking problems with COPD?...It's near the point where I don't want to talk on the phone, or have family and friends around. I'll be very lonely since I need people....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Ask the Advocates: Withdrawing...My circle of friends is no longer there, though I have made a few special friends in the pulmonary rehab program.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
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 laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD ...Although my family and friends know I have severe COPD I try not to put on them and do normal jobs but take longer I also play golf once...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCoping
Handling the Holidays with COPD...Keep an open dialogue with your friends and family and don’t be afraid to say “no” or delegate where needed.... By balexander2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly fa la la la la…...After all, they were family and friends. Dinner will wait until everyone leaves the hospital. He was going into ICU.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Focusing on The Things That Matter...As I get older, it’s easier to see that some of the things in life that I thought mattered really don’t matter that much at all. Material things come and... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 3)...Some I consider very good friends and even family. It can be heartbreaking.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't Be Afraid to Cancel...I think it's safe to say I have lost friends through being ill (I now realize they weren't true friends).... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What We Need to Hear and What You Can Do...and friends reassure each other.... By michelle.vincent7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Handling the Holidays with COPD...Family, friends and, in some cases, faith are at the center of these special times.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fickle Friendships...Once the lesson is learned, and their job is done, these friends move on.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional Pain of COPD...I need friends and family to respect that. I use oxygen and my friends as are most people, cannula blind.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Holiday Season...Please stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your family and friends!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesFriends & Family