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
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Most of us with COPD have...reactions6comments
New Compound May Make Rescue Inhalers Work BetterAs a self-professed nerd, I am constantly reading research articles. Today I came across a very interesting article. This is one of...reactions2comments
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPDOpening my eyes, I focus on the clock. It is 7:00 in the morning. I would love to roll over and get...reactions14comments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit YouEditor's Note: Always talk with your doctor before altering your drug schedule or if you have any concerns regarding your treatment. In...reactions3comments
Why I Chose Not to Have a Lung TransplantI have been quite happy with my general practitioner handling my COPD. On one visit he decided I should have a pulmonologist...reactions69comments
Increasing Your Pulse Oxygen Levels With COPDAfter my mom’s diagnosis, we were all trying to learn how we could help support her health. After learning about pulse oximetry...reactions15comments
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...reactions6comments
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD PatientEditor's note: Always consult with your medical team before starting a new diet or exercise routine. Being diagnosed with COPD can seem...reactions4comments
Reasons You Could Have Blood in Your Mucus When CoughingEditor's note: If you are experiencing the presence of blood in the mucus, please seek medical attention immediately for a medical evaluation...reactionscomments
What is COPD Staging?While moderating our community social media platforms, I noticed a post from one of our community members. They asked, “What is end-stage...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Respiratory TherapistsMy regular readers know I'm a respiratory therapist (RT). So, what exactly do we do to help people with COPD? Here's a...reactions18comments
Where Are Our Celebrity Advocates?I love Michael J. Fox and wish that those of us in the Alpha-1 and COPD world had "our own" Michael J...reactions12comments
Life Gets in the Way of LivingLife with COPD and other chronic health issues sometimes puts living on hold. Too often, when we struggle with breathing, for example...reactions1comment
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...reactions18comments
My Grandsons Interviewed Me About COPD: Here's What They AskedMy grandkids are always inquisitive about my Alpha-1, so I thought I would share their questions and how I answer them in...reactionscomments
Give Me StrengthPlease give me strength in this COPD world. This title really resonates with me. How often have I said those three words:...reactions27comments
Extra Struggles in a COPD WorldYou’ve probably heard me say that the leg bones are connected to the knee bone. That’s my body, for sure. To me...reactionscomments
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...reactions53comments
How Often Should We Change Our Hoses and Other Oxygen InformationJust recently, in one of the Alpha-1 support groups, questions have been asked about how often we should change the hoses on...reactions20comments
