COPD in the Summertime...You will have similar effects year round, however in many places summer is a big change from winter. Summer brings it’s own challenges.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where to live!...This winter has been extremely humid and wet. My cabin is closed up as normal....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesWeather
How do you prepare for a major storm?...Hurricanes, winter storms, or other natural disasters are scary, even more so when you are also contending with COPD and rely on your power for things...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesTips & Advice
Raging Wild Fires...I have waited all winter for a chance to sit on my porch, to no avail this summer.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
If You Don't Like The Weather, It Will Always Change...Regardless, there is some winter to get through yet, so it’s important to be prepared.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Moving into Fall with COPD...When I responded, I went right into winter, stating that fall is a big allergy time, and that discussing winter as the best season is a first.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Spring Travel is Around the Corner!...Traveling during the icy and snowy winter can make anyone want to hibernate, and getting out of the house is even more difficult for individuals living... By American Lung Association2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Warmer weather...I was diagnosed with COPD/ Emphysema last year and breathing was easier during the winter. But know I have less energy and it's harder to breathe....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 replies
Tidbits for COPD in Cold Weather at Home & Away...I don’t know about you, but my body feels the changes and reacts to things differently in the winter than it does during the other seasons.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Love Watching Birds...Birds entertain me through the cold winter months and into the spring and summer.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Flu to Bronchitis...This has been the worst winter since 2010. Flu to Bronchitis... to a cough that won't stop.... By goby1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It's a Spring Thing...I have been cooped up too long all winter. It is tough for me to go out when the temperatures are cold and damp.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Be Prepared Please! Part 2...A few days ago, the National Weather Service started forecasting a winter storm (11 inches of snow!)... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
When I watch movies......When winter arrived, I attempted to shovel our walk and driveway and as I did, I felt a severe SOB within minutes.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Water Therapy for COPD Patients...One study showed that winter swimming: Hydrotherapy may also involve being submerged in warm or hot water up to your neck.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
How a Dog Helped My Mom With COPD Flares...Truth be told, I think needing to care for a rambunctious puppy in the dead of winter probably hastened her decline.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Carol Kirker...I will soon be trading in my winter scarves and gloves for a cowgirl hat and boots and head to the state of Texas where my grandchildren are.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Dressing in Layers Really Helps...How do you handle the weight and constriction of heavy coats in the winter?... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Be Prepared! Fires and Fireworks 2018...Some areas have been coping with them during the winter and spring already.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments