10 More Things Not to Say to Someone Living With COPDFour years ago, I wrote a post called “Things Not To Say To Someone Living With COPD.” I received many great responses to that post. You shared your ideas. I...reactions37comments
Having Covid While Having COPDTwo weeks after I wrote an article about staying healthy, I sit here writing this and have tested positive for Covid. I am happy that I went for almost three...reactions12comments
Welcome to the Book of 2023As much as I love the holidays, it is always nice to know they are coming to an end. There is too much hustle and bustle and bad weather conditions...reactions8comments
6 Things That We’d Like to See in the New YearSo, we are now entering the new year. Of course, we all make resolutions or ways to improve ourselves. This post is about ideas for the world around us to...reactions2comments
Happy Holidays With COPDWelcome to another holiday with COPD! Hearing “Happy Holidays” and noting the time of year, I think Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year. Yet, I’m reminded that our holidays go beyond...reactions3comments
When COPD Affects Your FamilyMom used to say that we put the fun in dysfunctional. When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny. Oh, we tried to make light of the troubles...reactionscomments
Christmas Past, Present, and FutureMy memory takes me back to a third-grade moment. I am in the bathroom after lunch with some of my classmates. They were talking about Santa and if he was...reactions2comments
Having Hope With COPDHope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. When I was diagnosed with COPD, I was numb. I had just returned from 5 days of...reactions9comments
The 4 P's of the HolidaysIt’s that time of the year again. The holly, the ivy, and everything Santa. If you are anything like me, you still strive to have that Norman Rockwell Christmas even...reactions14comments
The Weather Outside Is Frightful for Those of Us Living With COPDIt’s late November, and we have been fortunate for the late fall weather. It hasn’t been so bad. We had one day with a bit of snow and only a...reactions8comments
Protect Yourself During This Triple Threat TimeThis article was originally published on December 9, 2022 Leaving the house means braving the cold air that makes my lungs ache each time I try to inhale. So many...reactions2comments
Trying to Stay Healthy This WinterOne thing we all learned about having COPD is that we must be more careful than others because it could damage our already damaged lungs and make it more challenging...reactions3comments
Things That Help Us Live BetterWe are blessed to live in a time when we have access to many things to help people live better with diseases like COPD. Here are some of the things...reactionscomments
Seasonal AnxietyThis is the most dangerous time of the year for some. If you are like me, depression and anxiety start to have their way with me in the afternoons, just...reactions16comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
How Do You Feel About the Word “COPDer”?At my work, we often refer to our COPD patients as “COPDers.” It seems to be a term that is often used, at least by people who work in health...reactions42comments
Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage JourneyWhat is a bronchoscopy with lavage? It is a procedure that allows a healthcare provider to look at your lungs. It uses a thin, lighted tube called a bronchoscope. The...reactions12comments
My Journey With CigarettesI have been an advocate for lung health, a Lung Health Ambassador (LHA), since my diagnosis of COPD. I believe every person with lung disease has the right to be...reactions63comments
A Period of ChangeIt feels like our world is going a bit crazy! This article isn’t about politics. It’s about a time in our lives when it can affect a person’s physical or...reactionscomments
Financial Assistance With Medical DevicesIt might be challenging to find affordable options for medical equipment. Jackie discusses what has worked for her and what options might exist for you. Have you found any particularly helpful...reactions5comments
