It’s 3 days after the New York marathon and as I leave the Big Apple heading for Las Vegas for some down time, I can’t believe how quickly this event has come and gone. My hope for this adventure was that I could raise some awareness for COPD, asthma and other respiratory diseases, as … Continued
This year, I’m running a race I’d never have dreamed of being able to do: the New York City Marathon. The NYC Marathon is one of the great marathons in the world today. First run in 1970, the race attracted 127 entrants of which 55 finished. The race has grown substantially since then and saw … Continued
Get out of bed Get your breath back Have a shower Get your breath back Brush your teeth Get your breath back Walk out to the kitchen Get your breath back Walk down stairs hop in car Get your breath back So this is the first 45 minutes of the day for a COPD patient … Continued
When I look at the vast array of information available for people with asthma or COPD the mind boggles. Where do I start? What is relevant to me? What is fact or fiction? I’ve spent a lot of time reading and researching what works and one must-read for people with asthma and allergies is National … Continued
What is COPD ? COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a term that includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma which isn’t fully reversible. It is a long term disease of the lungs that has no cure. My COPD is in my airways. Years of infections and pollutants has caused scar tissue to build … Continued