My Own Experience Through the Disability Process with COPDI have noticed every once in a while in our COPD forums that many people have asked about getting on disability, and...reactions6comments
The Silent StruggleIt is true that when you have a chronic illness like COPD, your daily suffering will be a struggle that others cannot...reactions20comments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Taking Care of Those That Care For UsIt is important to remember that our caregivers need some caring of their own. As hard as it is to live with...reactions10comments
Four Things All COPD Patients Should HaveThere are 15 million people in the U.S. with a diagnosis of COPD. Each one experiences this disease in unique ways. Some...reactions17comments
Preparing for an Emergency When You Have COPDWhere I live, here in Illinois, we have to be prepared for everything because of our weather. We have windy, cold winters...reactions6comments
Attending Alpha-1 Education DayI’m so excited! I will attend my first in-person Alpha-1 education day in over three years. You all know why: Covid. Alpha-1...reactions5comments
It's a Spring ThingYesterday I saw the first robin of the year. It is always a delight because this is when we know that spring...reactions2comments
Increasing Your Pulse Oxygen Levels With COPDAfter my mom’s diagnosis, we were all trying to learn how we could help support her health. After learning about pulse oximetry...reactions15comments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
Mental and Physical Health With COPDYou may know what COPD is and that it affects your organs. It can affect your body and mind. It’s very important...reactions3comments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit YouEditor's Note: Always talk with your doctor before altering your drug schedule or if you have any concerns regarding your treatment. In...reactions3comments
Catch Your BreathIt is a new paradigm. We must learn to breathe differently by becoming more efficient at moving oxygen around our lungs and...reactions2comments
Some Days Are Worse Than OthersNo two days are the same and some days are better or worse than others. The fight just never seems to go...reactions25comments
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD DiagnosisI have seen quite a few people in this forum and on many social network forums trying to quit smoking. I have...reactions42comments
Spring Ahead With COPDWe just had a time change and sprung ahead an hour. I read that the general idea of why we do this...reactions4comments
A Guide to COPD-Friendly ClimatesI live in Illinois, and for the most part, we have four seasons. I loved growing up in a little rural town...reactions91comments
Living With a COPD DiagnosisIn our forums, some people share things that they wished they would had known about COPD. One lady shared that she wishes...reactions24comments
Why Journal?Journaling. I remember keeping diaries when I was younger. The tiny keys that came with the diaries were so cute. It’s funny...reactions6comments
Can COPD Patients Swim Safely?In the past, I used to swim like a fish. My kids could never understand how I could hold my breath under...reactions2comments
