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...reactions20comments
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...reactions33comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions13comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Give Me StrengthPlease give me strength in this COPD world. This title really resonates with me. How often have I said those three words:...reactions27comments
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...reactions48comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions20comments
Spring Has SprungYearning, I so want to smell the flowers. Wildflowers are my favorites. Yet, nothing compares to the aromatic lilacs from those beautiful...reactions7comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Staging for COPDGetting a COPD diagnosis is downright scary. So many emotions and questions go through your head and trying to make sense of...reactions27comments
