Latest Posts from Katie Willingham

Planning Your Future With COPD

Planning Your Future With COPD

I've got to admit, this is a depressing subject and a difficult blog to write, because COPD is a progressive condition with no cure ...

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What I Learned From Accepting My COPD Diagnosis

What I Learned From Accepting My COPD Diagnosis

Sometimes a diagnosis can be a frightening and life-altering event. In a mere moment, your whole life can change. The question is how you deal with that change ...

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Working With COPD Requires Patience, Planning, and Precautions

Working With COPD Requires Patience, Planning, and Precautions

Whatever happened to days of youth and good health with endless strength and energy? As I venture into my “mature” years with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ...

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I Have COPD: It’s Time to Stop Vaping

I Have COPD: It’s Time to Stop Vaping

The leading cause of COPD is the prolonged use of or exposure to combustible tobacco products, i.e. smoking cigarettes or living with a smoker. Many people have turned to ...

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A Strong Doctor Relationship Helps Me Live With COPD and Other Conditions

A Strong Doctor Relationship Helps Me Live With COPD and Other Conditions

Living with COPD can be challenging at times. It's a chronic condition that can take a toll on the body. As it progresses, your lungs can become less and less ...

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What It Takes to Travel With COPD

What It Takes to Travel With COPD

Traveling is so much fun! I love going to new places and seeing exciting things. Walking around and experiencing a new world (needing a breathing treatment), changing up my normal routine (forgetting to ...

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