The Things People SayI’m sure most of us are familiar with the term "invisible illness." This is a term for medical conditions that are not...reactions22comments
Invisible IllnessNo, invisible illness isn’t the name of a disease. The term "invisible illness" represents any chronic illness or disease that a person...reactions10comments
What You Wish Friends and Family Understood About COPD“You seemed fine yesterday.” “You don’t look sick to me.” “So, do you still smoke?” How much easier would it be if...reactions3comments
The Frustration of an Invisible Condition!Has anyone ever said to you, "You look fine. It's hard to believe you're sick!" or something similar? Many people in our...reactionscomments
Making Every Moment of Everyday Worth LivingWhere did this year go? When I was young, I always asked my parents, “Is Christmas coming pretty soon?" I always got...reactions11comments
The COPD Mishaps That We Don’t Like To Talk About: Part 1I can’t believe I’m going there, but here it goes. I know a lot of us have had this happen before, but...reactions13comments
Understanding the Respiratory SystemYou've probably heard the old saying, "Knowledge is power." This is never more true than when dealing with a new diagnosis of...reactionscomments
7 Innovative Breakthroughs for COPD PatientsThere have been a few noteworthy innovations in recent times. These tactics can greatly improve our quality of life with COPD. Here...reactions6comments
COPD Awareness Month: COPD StrugglesI have emphysema and chronic bronchitis from the combination of smoking and having Alpha-1. I usually try to stay upbeat and not...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My COPD JourneyIt’s been a little over two years since I first started to write for our online health community. The first article that...reactions9comments
COPD Awareness Month: Pulling Back the CurtainDespite the obvious physical symptoms, COPD's emotional and psychological effects on patients can often be invisible. During this COPD awareness month, we'll...reactions5comments
Pets with COPD?It’s a classic battle between head and heart: Should a person with COPD have a pet? Allow me to spoil the ending...reactions4comments
The Conversation No One Wants To HaveThere is a discussion that needs to take place, before it needs to take place. Honestly, I wish that I had pushed...reactionscomments
10 Tips For Using Home OxygenAll people need oxygen to survive. Most people get plenty of oxygen from the air around us. But some people need more...reactions23comments
What Is Pre-COPD?At least once a week, I check my sources for anything new regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sometimes, this doesn't amount...reactions9comments
Reflections From My PastI have been thinking a lot lately about the past and how much I loved it—especially the 80s. I keep going back...reactions8comments
Community Thoughts: What You Wish More People Knew About COPDAs part of COPD awareness month, we asked our Facebook community:"What do you wish more people knew about COPD?" Check out their responses below - and feel free to...reactions4comments
On Oxygen and On The Go - Part 4: Let's Hit The RoadIf you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning...reactions4comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Questions COPD Patients Have at the HospitalThere are some basic questions that everyone with COPD should know the answers to. Questions like "What is COPD?" and "What are...reactions7comments
