Living

Have you ever seen the Disney movie Up? If you have kids or grandkids, you probably have. It is one of my favorites to watch with my grandkids. Anyway, there...

I haven’t been out shopping since before the pandemic started. We have basically been in isolation. Now, very slowly, as things are beginning to open up, I yearned to go...

The year 2021 was an exciting year in COPD research. The hunt continued full storm to learn more about our disease. And this has led to some new and exciting...

Cold weather, storms, ice, and blustery winds are always difficult to go out in during the winter months. Many of us, myself included, find ourselves staying in the warmth of...

When I thought about writing an article on how music affects me, the first thing that came to my mind was helping my mom clean the house when I was...

Dear Santa, Thank you for the Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope you gave me for Christmas last year. It’s by far the best stethoscope I’ve ever owned. I appreciate it so...

The end of each year brings on seasonal festivities with lots of visiting and socializing. Even in this mid-pandemic year, people still want to be with their loved ones. Planning...

Before having COPD, I never suffered from panic attacks. It just wasn't a part of my world. I guess I never even witnessed someone else experiencing panic to the level...

The air is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the gardens are wrapping up and showing off their harvest. With the last of the humidity gone, we can...

When people think of their circle of care for COPD management, they tend to think about their nurse, pulmonologist, and general practitioner, among others. However, there is an allied healthcare...

My daughter and I were talking about how much I enjoy writing articles and moderating for Health Union. It feels healing to share my life with you and others who...

We recently took our first vacation in almost 2 years. I spent hours planning this trip because I am a planner by trade and a worrier by night. I say that in...

"Exercise cannot reverse lung disease, but it can reverse de-conditioning and improve your quality of life." We all know we should do it, but how many of us actually consider...

One thing that I know for certain is that many of us struggle with anxiety. Even if you don’t have COPD, you may be suffering from anxiety on some level...

Not only is November COPD Awareness Month, but it is also Alpha-1 Awareness Month, which is a genetic form of COPD. I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 in 2010 and have...

Why should you maintain a daily journal to track your chronic illness journey with COPD, heart failure, and diabetes? There are a good number of reasons why you should document...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And there are so many things COPD-related I am thankful for. Here is a list of 30 of them. I could list more. Although...

Although spring cleaning may not be on your mind at the moment, it is always a good time to dispose of unused and old medications. Disposing of medications can be...

By the end of August, the days become cooler and shorter, and the never-ending humidity of summer has lifted. Days and nights will soon become the same length in time...

It is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Liana Collet passed away in November of 2021. Liana was diagnosed with COPD in 2014 and joined our team in...