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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions5comments
You Can Write About COPD if You WantI never planned on being a COPD writer. I never planned on being a COPD advocate. It was not even a distant...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: Thankful for Our CommunityNovember is COPD Awareness Month, and since this is a month to give thanks, we asked our community health leaders why they...reactions2comments
Fickle FriendshipsHow could I have known that people from my past would join me in my current life? It was, after all, I...reactions3comments
My Experience With an Alpha-1 Liver StudyMost 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...reactionscomments
My Experience With Being IntubatedAbout two months after my COPD diagnosis, I had a sudden cardiac arrest and died at my kitchen table. Not once, but...reactions5comments
COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway!The COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year our...reactions5comments
Being Thankful for Our Community! COPD Awareness Month 2022November is COPD Awareness Month. From being first diagnosed and finding a treatment that works for you to learning to live with...reactionscomments
Talking to Your Healthcare ProfessionalsFinding your voice and advocating for yourself when visiting your doctor is important. There are considerable benefits to your level of care...reactions1comment
The Dos and Don'ts of COPD ManagementLearning the dos and don’ts often takes time when diagnosed with a chronic disease. The same is true of COPD. So, I...reactions8comments
If I Had Known Then What I Know NowI should have asked a doctor about what was going on with my lungs much sooner. If I knew how bad it...reactions4comments
Stages and Ages of COPDWe are all curious about the stages and ages of our progressive disease. We tend to carry a torch about it, bragging...reactions27comments
Death and Dying: Part 4Editor's note: This article contains references to death and other sensitive topics that may be upsetting to some readers. When a person...reactions11comments
What Is Polycythemia? While it is not as common today as in the past, some people with COPD may develop polycythemia. So, what is polycythemia?...reactions3comments
Sleeping: Recliner vs BedSleeping is never easy when you have COPD. In the early stages of COPD, I developed a nagging cough that intensified when...reactions26comments
