It’s Time for the County FairIt’s Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, which means one thing: it’s time for the 164th Annual Henry County Fair! It also means that...reactionscomments
The Summer Slump With COPD and How to Beat ItSummertime has a certain feel that brings on memories of my mom. All of my mom’s friends called her Tootsie. She lived...reactions7comments
You Are My InspirationYou are my inspiration. Yes, you! You may wonder where I’m coming from. Maybe we haven’t chatted or even said hello to...reactionscomments
What I Would Like Doctors to KnowWhen we are diagnosed with COPD, it can feel like receiving a swift blow to the head. We rarely see it coming...reactions10comments
Let’s Talk Biologics for COPDI’m sure you’ve seen commercials for biologics. Biologic drugs are a newer (although not so new anymore) treatment option often discussed in other...reactions15comments
Oxygen Use in TV and MoviesHave you ever noticed oxygen patients on TV shows or movies? It’s something that I never paid too much attention to before...reactions13comments
Tracking The Movement of Your NumbersOne of the things that I wish I had been taught at the beginning of my diagnosis was how to track my...reactions54comments
Dry Nose, Dry Mouth, Dry SkinThe one thing I have learned about taking COPD medication is most will most likely dry you out. It could be puffers...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Running ErrandsWe asked our COPD advocates to share their tips on running errands. Here is what they each had to say. Let’s talk...reactions47comments
Falling Down and Getting UpThis is the story of how I fell down, landed on my buttocks, and got myself back up again without help from...reactions12comments
Breathing Issues and Frequent Illness in Childhood and Young AdulthoodDid you have breathing issues when you were young? I sure did. I remember having colds, bronchitis, and the flu all the...reactions20comments
Who or What Keeps You Going in Life?If you are like me, you probably have other things besides your COPD that you struggle with that may hinder your will...reactions33comments
The Daily Agony of Living With COPDOne of the things that I have learned while dealing with COPD is that it is hard for others to understand what...reactions8comments
Having Long Covid and COPDLet's talk long Covid. Twenty days after our previous Covid test, my husband and I tested positive for Covid-19. This was the...reactions1comment
The Silent Suffering: When COPD Meets Lack of UnderstandingEditor's Note: This article discusses domestic abuse and neglect, which may be distressing for certain readers. The cruelest part of having COPD...reactions13comments
Do You Belong to an In-Person Support Group?When I was first diagnosed with Alpha-1, I was interested in joining a support group. Would there even be one in my...reactionscomments
Community Shares: My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases...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
A Day Out Leads to Ignorance and RudenessI had a doctor’s appointment; the day was lovely, with the promise of spring around the corner. I was happy to get...reactions48comments
Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from HomeEditor's Note: Please note that each hospital admission is unique, and the following account represents only one perspective. When you come to...reactions11comments
