I Love Watching Birds...The male is ruby red and gets a deeper red during mating season. The females are gold with a little red on them.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Filling Your Travel Bag (Part 2)...Have your BiPap or CPap case close to your suitcase, if you use one. Make sure you bring all the tubes, hoses and masks with... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Winter is Coming...Breathing through your nose instead of your mouth will help warm the air before it gets to your lungs.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
The Problem: Showering or Bathing...That was all it took to ruin my bath. I began to panic about how I would get out; before I knew it, I had to get out immediately.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments85 comments
Eating Healthy Throughout the Holidays...Since the holiday season begins with Thanksgiving and runs through New Year’s Day we’re often faced with an abundance of food choices, most of which are... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Portable Oxygen Machine in Your Future?...However, it becomes a hindrance if you can’t breathe through your nose all the time, as most people can’t when short of breath.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
Sharing my COPD Journey!...Many patients have asked me how can you run marathons when you have severe COPD? My answer is the four pillars.... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Steroids, Bruising, and Bones...But when is best to take those little white pills? I once took my dose close to the evening.... By derekc4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Tips for Successful Outings with COPD...Things like, an oil and filters changed, tuned up, tire rotation, if you hear a funny noise or having any problems take your car in for a checkup... By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?...If I felt any of these were not necessary or wouldn’t help my health in the long run, then I wouldn’t have done them.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Stars Aligned...The morning brought little humidity, a soft wind, and a sunny day. ... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What's In Your Pocket?...Funny things make the world go ‘round. My hubby doesn’t always get my humor, my daughter usually does.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Be Proactive In Care...For example, if your primary caregiver has too much going on, maybe someone else can take your list and run some errands that keep getting pushed back.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Kindness of Strangers...It's a great charity that helps sick children and their families and each penny counts. Write funny or nice notes to people in your family.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Time for the Home Remodel With COPD...The air smells so much better in this house with that carpet gone! The windows open and close, they aren’t loose anymore. No leaks anymore!... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is A Skin Tear?...The funny thing is that the hospital nurse encouraged us to leave and go to her general doctor to have it repaired.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
A Year of COPD...Another year of living with COPD has come and gone. It has been eight years.... By Carol Kirker2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Having COPD Has Taught Me...I watch at least one funny video or movie a day. I read humor articles. My son tells me jokes.... By michelle.vincent5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Making Things Easier...It can become pretty stressful, but now I'm at the stage of no worries, it will come and go like every year.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and Underweight...One other thing to remember: what is the ideal weight for me or someone else may not be ideal for you.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments