One Heck of a Ride
“Hope is everything. That’s what I tell everybody, ‘Don’t ever give up hope. Always have something to look forward to. Always, always hope,’” Cathy Jo (CJ) Tuomala says. “I am so grateful for what I...
View ArticlePursed Lip Breathing
A lot of COPDers I’ve interviewed talk about many things they do to make it easier for them to breathe. One method that always comes up is pursed lip breathing. According to the COPDF BFRG, pursed lip...
View ArticleBreathless While Eating
Dear COPD Coach, As my COPD gets worse, I find I am getting short of breath (SOB) just trying to eat. I also find that I don’t feel hungry anymore or just dread the thought of eating or preparing a...
View ArticlePulmonary Rehab Helped Him Turn His Life Around
At one time, Sylvester Catherman could barely walk 300 feet without having to sit down. Today, he is 45 pounds lighter, and bikes 18 miles 2-3 times a week on a trail near his home in central...
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