Living

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...

Well, it definitely feels like summer is getting shorter and shorter. I feel like it won't be too long before we will only have two seasons. As the weather changes...

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...

Most people think that when you are diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like COPD that all your choices are made for you. Nothing could be further from the truth...

Many hospitals and clinics provide their patients with online medical charts. These help me discuss so many things with my doctor at our appointments or even with my family at...

If there is one positive thing that having Alpha 1 (genetic COPD) has done for me, I would say that it is finding my social media groups and friends. Starting...

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, anxiety is defined as: medical: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased...

The holidays are upon us. For some this brings excitement; for others, possibly sadness, loneliness, or loss. Some people don’t understand. That can bring more pain. I love to think...

It is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD in 2016 and joined our team in 2019...

Are you tired of the conversation in your house about what's for supper? My husband, Dave, and I have had this conversation for years and it gets old. Trying to...