The Benefits of Hospice Care for COPD PatientsWhen I was growing up, my grandmother was abruptly diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, which rapidly declined in a matter of weeks. The...reactions4comments
Getting Diagnosed With BronchiectasisI was just told I have a condition called bronchiectasis. According to The American Lung Association, bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition...reactions5comments
Earning Extra IncomeThe last thing you may want in the flurry of the COPD mix is extra responsibility while having to make an income...reactions1comment
Let’s Look Into Our FutureLet's dive into the future. A future where living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) takes a turn for the better. My...reactions5comments
Your "Unusual" Symptoms with COPDMost people living with COPD are well aware of, and have much experience with, the common symptoms that come along with it...reactions4comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
Does the Word Hospice Scare You?When most people think of hospice, the first thing that enters their mind is death and dying with peace and dignity. I...reactions5comments
Inhalers and Their Proper UseToo often, I seem to read about "inhaler abuse." A recent study cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine stated, "Inhaled...reactions13comments
COPD and MenChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among women than men. This is partially due to the different rates and effects...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Special Caregiver in Your Life?I am very blessed and have quite a few reasons why. My main caregiver is my husband, Dave. He has told me...reactionscomments
Can You Avoid Thrush When Having COPD?It was not until my mother started using regular inhalers for her COPD symptoms, that I found out what oral thrush was. As...reactionscomments
My Many Faces in the MorningAh, mornings. I can imagine the many faces of me waking up. The "I didn't get enough sleep grump" face. The "I...reactionscomments
Surviving the SummerIt wasn't long ago when the bitter cold of winter was the major discussion again and again. Think about it: weather is...reactions4comments
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated With COPDStaying hydrated is important for anyone, but if you have a chronic disease like COPD, it’s even more important, and there are...reactions2comments
Understanding and Coping With Severe COPDCOPD is a chronic respiratory illness for which there is no cure and that will progress steadily over time. How much time...reactions32comments
Coping With COPD Flare-Ups61% of respondents indicated in the 2018 In America survey that they want information on coping with COPD flare-ups. Kevin shares information...reactions18comments
BiPAP: Helping You Live Longer & Better with COPDPeople with severe COPD are now living better and longer than ever before. One reason for this accomplishment is the use of...reactions32comments
Guess the COPD In America StatisticsIn 2020, 2,074 people diagnosed with COPD took our 6th Annual COPD In America survey. We learn so much about this community...reactions9comments
The COPD Declaration of IndependenceAs we turn the calendar page to July, we come upon the most American holiday of all: the Fourth of July (Independence...reactions2comments
A COPD Travel GuideIt is getting to be that time again for me to travel for the annual Alpha-1 national conference and I know some...reactionscomments
