Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Be sure to check our part 2 and part 3! I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) almost eleven... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Time After a Flare-UpWouldn’t it be nice if we were able to bounce back immediately after a COPD flare-up? To be able to have some energy and fall back into our regular routines?... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Continuing COPD JourneyI'm counting my blessings. Lately, my life has been filled with so many obstacles, but everything is finally coming together. We are blessed. We recently got the good news that... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD and Comorbid ConditionsWhen someone has more than one health condition, they are said to have comorbid conditions or comorbidities. Most people living with COPD have comorbid conditions. In fact, one study found... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
The COPD KitchenI have always had a love of cooking. Collecting cookbooks and recipes, particularly from the colonial era, was a hobby. Weekend mornings were a time for watching cooking shows even... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments51 comments
Encouraging, Uplifting, and PromisingI am so tired of hearing the downside of COPD, so I thought I would change it around a bit and write about the good side of COPD. We all know... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
The Loneliness of COPDGoing from a very active social life to a stay-at-home, I can’t breathe kind of life is the start of a lonely existence. I don’t mean loneliness from social contact... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
I Have Alpha What?"You have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency." Those were the words that I heard when I was diagnosed in June of 2010. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic (inherited) condition –... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Word SearchIt is time for some fun! Can you find the following COPD-related terms in the word search below? How did you do? Could you find all the terms? Let us... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Recognizing Rare DiseasesEvery year on the last day of February, we acknowledge those who are fighting a rare diease. This article outlines a bit about rare diseases and highlights the one I... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Different COPD Treatments TriedThere are many different treatment options for people living with COPD. This article provides information on a few of the most common and invites you to let us know which... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Down the Rabbit HoleI am a big fan of Alice in Wonderland and all the great quotes that come from the story. Many seem like nonsense until you really reflect upon them. As... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Best Place to Live in the WinterThe best place to live in the winter is something that I have looked into for years. Being from South Dakota made me think that any place warm sounded good... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Up With ExerciseWe see very few people for fear of cold or flu and do not take to crowds. It is a way of life with COPD that has kept us safe... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Managing COPD With Other IllnessesAlong with COPD, I have several other diseases, one of which is hypothyroidism. This is more commonly known as an underactive thyroid. I also have Type 2 Diabetes and high... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Other Lung Conditions: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung CancerHow does the development and progression of COPD (chronic bronchitis or emphysema) differ from some other well-known lung conditions like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and lung cancer? Read and learn about... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alternative Quit Smoking Methods - Do They Work?There are no two ways about it - quitting smoking is hard. Tobacco is one of the most powerful addictions, with both physical dependence and a psychological component as well... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension? Some people with COPD may develop a condition called pulmonary hypertension (PH). So, what is pulmonary hypertension? What does it mean for you? What are the treatments? Here’s what to... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Panic Is the ProblemWe know that we are all different even though we have the same disease. Symptoms vary from one person to the other. Some of us love summer and others breathe... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
January 2021 Journal: Where Does the Day Go?As I climbed into bed for the night, I thought back on my day. Where does the time go? I woke up this morning feeling good. Once I realized it... By Carol Kirker4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
