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...I understand the difficulty in sharing personal health challenges because I have faced it, too....

...Now that the seasons are changing I will absolutely be checking the weather often....

...But adding thoughts of things that I can do, reminds me that I can find ways to enjoy this season, actually the beginning of the holiday season, with...

...Pulmonary rehabilitation is well accepted as a way for COPD patients to improve their quality of life. In this article I’m going to share my tips in getting the most...

...Despite our differing breathing disorders, I discovered an unexpected ability to relate to my COPD patients....

..."Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn In this video, Jeff encourages people living with COPD to take control of their...

...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia)....

...People who have COPD have an increased risk of developing sleep disorders, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and restless legs syndrome...

...It’s my favorite season....

...While reading about sleep disorders on the Sleep Foundation website, I found that sleep disorders can affect breathing patterns and blood oxygen levels...

...Less than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency....

...Hopefully, they will soon find a cure for this dreaded disorder....

...My lungs don’t really care for fluctuating temperatures when the seasons change....

...It may seem like such a simple thing, but when you have COPD your body is definitely affected by the seasons....

...Other than my personal underwear and a pair of slippers, it's not necessary to take lots of clothes....

...Between COVID-19 and the regular old seasonal flu, I have joked that this is becoming a shots nation....

...However, a truly effective caregiver needs to understand how COPD affects you and how to best assist you....

...But the fact is – much of our personal future health and the future health of younger Americans rest in the hands of those we elect....