Get More Active To Lessen the Impact of Heart DiseaseThere is a well-known link between COPD and various types of heart disease. You may or may not be able to avoid...reactions5comments
First Steps: Starting or Restarting ExerciseI hear from people daily that tell me they can’t exercise and don’t exercise daily. They complain that they can’t go to...reactions8comments
It’s OK to Self-CareI work every day, and sometimes on the weekends too. I don't get paid for many things that I work on. Are...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactions9comments
An Action Plan Is Hope for the FutureI came across this quote the other day by Ady Barkan, a health care activist talking about his battle with ALS. “Hope...reactions4comments
Owning Your CourageWe all know the strangling fear of breathlessness. It knocks the wind out of us and leads us to believe that we're...reactions5comments
A Cough Is Very BeneficialA cough can be annoying at times. This is especially true when you have a chronic cough or a cough that won’t...reactions3comments
Affording Our MedicationsI had no insurance when I was first diagnosed with alpha-1 (Genetic COPD). Trying to find the money to pay for my...reactions7comments
What’s That Smell?Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how...reactions18comments
The Possible Link Between COPD and AllergiesMany people with COPD also have asthma and many people with asthma also have allergies. So, are there also links between COPD...reactions12comments
Love Letters From The PastHave you ever thought about leaving notes, emails, or videos for your family after you are gone? Shortly after they diagnosed me...reactions6comments
Beyond My ExistenceThis morning I awoke to my 3-month-old puppy pulling at my hair. The light tugs caused me to smile. It was time...reactionscomments
Communicating With Your DoctorMost people have no idea how to ask questions of their doctor nor do they know what questions to ask. They go...reactions6comments
Short Of Breath EmbarrassmentA week ago my husband and I were going to dinner at another couple’s home we have been friends with for many...reactionscomments
The Challenge of the Garbage Bags: They Take My Breath AwayMy husband went shopping and bought a generic brand of garbage bags, that the package said were unscented. I got a sore...reactions2comments
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA DollarsIf you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend...reactionscomments
Walking Isn’t the Only Way to ExerciseBetween the weight gain from prednisone and my trashed knees, I can’t walk or jog too far. So how do I exercise?...reactions9comments
Think in Solutions, Not in ProblemsThe title of this article is actually a comment written by a member of this community. Her name is Patricia. When I...reactions3comments
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren'tI exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy. Yet, there are days that I wake up depressed, feel out of...reactions64comments
How to Help Someone Adjust to Life With COPDSo, you have a loved one or friend newly diagnosed with COPD and you are wondering how you can best help them...reactions5comments
