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...I had no idea how happy I could be just taking care of my family. Your dad must be applauded for encouraging me to stay home and raise my...

...When I was first diagnosed with COPD I heard the phrase “COPD is a family disease.”...

...National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the United States....

...My grandkids are always inquisitive about my Alpha-1, so I thought I would share their questions and how I answer them in an article. I gave them instructions to ask...

..., and much more: “My family doesn't understand” / “family will get tired of me” Some feel that their condition is downplayed by their family, or that...

...They are a lot of my life, my family. It may sound strange to some, yet those who are often alone likely understand....

...The pandemic happened so fast and lasted so long, it has been years since my extended family and I have been together....

...When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny....

...For family, your concept of time will disappear, as will your comfort level....

...Often times we Respiratory Therapists have to take on the role of teacher. We do our part to fix you. Then we teach you. That's what we do. For me...

...I enjoyed my family and enjoyed spending the day with them....

...The family spoke of it as “running in the family” because we didn’t understand the terms about genetics. But we were never tested....