Funny thing…I didn’t choose to write about this subject, denial. It chose me. When you work with, and listen – listen hard – long enough to people with COPD, you learn a few things. When I was researching my book, Breathe Better, Live in Wellness, and listening to the stories of people with COPD, people from all walks of... Read more
Here are ten things commonly said about COPD. Do you buy into them – or are you busted? 1. COPD is always caused by smoking. Not true. Although cigarette smoking is a major cause of COPD, not everybody who has COPD was, or is, a smoker. Fact is, 85 percent of all people with COPD were or are smokers. Other factors that contribute... Read more
The holidays are upon us, and if you’re anything like me, you’re wondering how you’re going to fit everything in and still have time to enjoy this merry season. And if you’re living with COPD, taking part in all this activity might seem like way too much to tackle. You might be thinking, “I barely have enough energy... Read more
With brown waist-length hair, smooth skin, and happy eyes, Laura doesn't look her age. At first glance you'd think she's a very young, healthy 48, but her lungs tell a different story. Laura has severe COPD. In this, the third and final part of our series "Young with COPD," we sit down and talk with Laura. Her take on being Young with COPD might... Read more
In Part I we met Dave, who was just told he had COPD. Here is Part II with commonly asked questions about being Young with COPD.
If I am diagnosed with COPD at a young age, what's the first thing I should do?
The first thing you should do if you've been diagnosed with COPD (at any age) is to get tested for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin... Read more
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