Jackie English

How amazing are our caregivers? I think about this often. There are so many things that my husband does for me. I ask for some help, and most are the...

Therapy: I’m wondering if it should be one of the first things prescribed to us by our COPD diagnosis. I have thought of therapy a few times over the years...

I am often asked if there is any difference in the treatment of patients who have COPD vs COPD caused by Alpha 1. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, known as Alpha-1, is...

Over these past eleven years, I have had many first times with my oxygen. Here are some I'd like to share. In October 2011 is when I wore oxygen for...

I had no insurance when I was first diagnosed with alpha-1 (Genetic COPD). Trying to find the money to pay for my prescriptions was so hard. After going without at...

Have smells ever bothered you because of your COPD? Smells sure have bothered me! Laundry aisle I remember going shopping with my mom from a very early age, and every...

When it comes to sleeping, those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble getting a good night's rest. People who have COPD have an increased risk of developing...

Have you ever thought about leaving notes, emails, or videos for your family after you are gone? Shortly after they diagnosed me with Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD), I started doing this...

Getting pneumonia can be scary for anyone, especially for somebody living with COPD. Jackie discusses a recent bout with the infection and her recovery.   How are you doing today?...

Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2. Well, we made a change of plans right from the beginning...

Is anyone feeling overwhelmed with doctor appointments? I sure am! Between missing yearly appointments the last few years from COVID and my recent ER visit, I feel I have enough...

I don’t know about all of you, but this new variant on the rise has my nerves on end. I normally try to keep my articles upbeat, but I want...

Okay, it’s something we don’t like to talk about, but we really should. How is the intimacy in your home? Over the past eleven years since being diagnosed with Alpha-1...

Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 3! Where do I even begin? Packing for me is worse than...

Jackie tackles the important topic of end-of-life choices and encourages others to consider their wishes.   Do you have a COPD story? Click the button below to share with our...

Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2 and part 3! Well, it's that time of year again, time for our second...

What is the life that you had before you were diagnosed with COPD? I was working a few jobs at the time of my diagnosis. I was a cook for...

Have you ever seen the Disney movie Up? If you have kids or grandkids, you probably have. It is one of my favorites to watch with my grandkids. Anyway, there...

When I thought about writing an article on how music affects me, the first thing that came to my mind was helping my mom clean the house when I was...

Not only is November COPD Awareness Month, but it is also Alpha-1 Awareness Month, which is a genetic form of COPD. I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 in 2010 and have...