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Myths about COPD

Myths about COPD

Contributed by Jim Nelson, consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ Myth #1 – COPD is a death sentence In a word, (okay, three words) not even close! I remember my shock and dismay when I was diagnosed with Severe (Stage 3) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). I knew...
The “Thumbs Up” campaign … again

The “Thumbs Up” campaign … again

Contributed by Jim Nelson, consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ Whenever you see anyone wearing an oxygen cannula, please favor them with a “thumbs up” gesture and a smile! As I have explained previously, I am trying to ignite the COPD Community. For entirely too long, we have...
Do you want it easy, or do you want a life???

Do you want it easy, or do you want a life???

Contributed by Jim Nelson, consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ I recently wrote an article titled, “Required reading for caregivers, family, and friends of lung disease patients.” It dealt with the terrible misunderstandings, the lack of knowledge among caregivers, family, and...
The case for selfishness …

The case for selfishness …

Contributed by Jim Nelson, consultant to CAIRE Inc. ~ Since you were just a little bitty thing, you were told not to be selfish. Selfishness, coveting something, refusing to put others first, was portrayed as a bad thing, a sure way to incur the displeasure of Mommy...