Breathing Issues and Frequent Illness in Childhood and Young AdulthoodDid you have breathing issues when you were young? I sure did. I remember having colds, bronchitis, and the flu all the time. My sister and I seemed to be... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Who or What Keeps You Going in Life?If you are like me, you probably have other things besides your COPD that you struggle with that may hinder your will to keep going every day. COPD is hard... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
The Daily Agony of Living With COPDOne of the things that I have learned while dealing with COPD is that it is hard for others to understand what we live with every day of our life... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Having Long Covid and COPDLet's talk long Covid. Twenty days after our previous Covid test, my husband and I tested positive for Covid-19. This was the third time. When we tested positive, my husband... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Silent Suffering: When COPD Meets Lack of UnderstandingEditor's Note: This article discusses domestic abuse and neglect, which may be distressing for certain readers. The cruelest part of having COPD is the people that refuse to understand. It’s... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Do You Belong to an In-Person Support Group?When I was first diagnosed with Alpha-1, I was interested in joining a support group. Would there even be one in my area? With Alpha-1 being a rare genetic disorder... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Shares: My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Give Me StrengthPlease give me strength in this COPD world. This title really resonates with me. How often have I said those three words: “Give me strength.” If you stop and think... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
A Day Out Leads to Ignorance and RudenessI had a doctor’s appointment; the day was lovely, with the promise of spring around the corner. I was happy to get out of the house for a few hours... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from HomeEditor's Note: Please note that each hospital admission is unique, and the following account represents only one perspective. When you come to the hospital, things will be different than at... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
A COPD Patient Interviews MeI do not always bring this up. But in a conversation today with a patient of mine with severe COPD, I mentioned I had really bad asthma as a kid... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be ShinglesEditor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating the Impact of GERD on COPDAccording to Google.com, GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Heartburn is the main symptom, but it also affects swallowing and causes food to get stuck in the esophagus. When you... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How Often Should We Change Our Hoses and Other Oxygen InformationJust recently, in one of the Alpha-1 support groups, questions have been asked about how often we should change the hoses on our oxygen concentrators. When reading some of the... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Spring Has SprungYearning, I so want to smell the flowers. Wildflowers are my favorites. Yet, nothing compares to the aromatic lilacs from those beautiful lilac bushes. I remember picking them up when... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
You Don't Look SickI want to thank a few of you members from our forums who reminded me of how this feels. I think we all have been through this, but it would... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Using and Wearing Supplemental OxygenAt least once a day, I hear someone say how much they dread wearing supplemental oxygen. Some because their vanity dictates it, some because of prejudice, and others because, the... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemEditor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of ShinglesWe asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN! It’s no surprise that... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staging for COPDGetting a COPD diagnosis is downright scary. So many emotions and questions go through your head and trying to make sense of it all seems like an impossible feat. One... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
