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Hope: 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...

It’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...

It’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...

Leaving the house means braving the cold air that makes my lungs ache each time I try to inhale. So many episodes of shortness of breath take their toll. As...

One 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...

We 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...

This 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...

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...

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...

What 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...

I 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...

It 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...

It 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...

I never planned on being a COPD writer. I never planned on being a COPD advocate. It was not even a distant thought when I graduated high school. It was...

November is COPD Awareness Month, and since this is a month to give thanks, we asked our community health leaders why they are thankful for our COPD.net community. Read what...

How could I have known that people from my past would join me in my current life? It was, after all, me that changed. And a lot about me changed...

Most of you have heard of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month. Alpha-1 is a rare genetic liver disease that may cause lung and/or liver problems. Learning...

About two months after my COPD diagnosis, I had a sudden cardiac arrest and died at my kitchen table. Not once, but twice. The stars aligned, and paramedics got to...

The COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year our theme is "Being Thankful For Our Community." We...

November is COPD Awareness Month. From being first diagnosed and finding a treatment that works for you to learning to live with this chronic condition, we know it isn't easy...