10 More Things Not to Say to Someone Living With COPDFour years ago, I wrote a post called “Things Not To Say To Someone Living With COPD.” I received many great responses...reactions37comments
Having Covid While Having COPDTwo weeks after I wrote an article about staying healthy, I sit here writing this and have tested positive for Covid. I...reactions12comments
Welcome to the Book of 2023As much as I love the holidays, it is always nice to know they are coming to an end. There is too...reactions8comments
6 Things That We’d Like to See in the New YearSo, we are now entering the new year. Of course, we all make resolutions or ways to improve ourselves. This post is...reactions2comments
Happy Holidays With COPDWelcome to another holiday with COPD! Hearing “Happy Holidays” and noting the time of year, I think Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year...reactions3comments
When COPD Affects Your FamilyMom used to say that we put the fun in dysfunctional. When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny. Oh...reactionscomments
Christmas Past, Present, and FutureMy memory takes me back to a third-grade moment. I am in the bathroom after lunch with some of my classmates. They...reactions2comments
Having Hope With COPDHope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. When I was diagnosed with COPD, I was numb...reactions9comments
The 4 P's of the HolidaysIt’s that time of the year again. The holly, the ivy, and everything Santa. If you are anything like me, you still...reactions14comments
The Weather Outside Is Frightful for Those of Us Living With COPDIt’s late November, and we have been fortunate for the late fall weather. It hasn’t been so bad. We had one day...reactions8comments
Protect Yourself During This Triple Threat TimeThis article was originally published on December 9, 2022 Leaving the house means braving the cold air that makes my lungs ache...reactions7comments
Trying to Stay Healthy This WinterOne thing we all learned about having COPD is that we must be more careful than others because it could damage our...reactions3comments
Things That Help Us Live BetterWe are blessed to live in a time when we have access to many things to help people live better with diseases...reactionscomments
RSV in the NewsAs the temperature drops each fall and winter, so do our chances of staying healthy. Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like...reactionscomments
COPD TriggersChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease. This means that if you have COPD, you will have to manage...reactions9comments
Seasonal AnxietyThis is the most dangerous time of the year for some. If you are like me, depression and anxiety start to have...reactions16comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
How Do You Feel About the Word “COPDer”?At my work, we often refer to our COPD patients as “COPDers.” It seems to be a term that is often used...reactions42comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactions13comments
Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage JourneyWhat is a bronchoscopy with lavage? It is a procedure that allows a healthcare provider to look at your lungs. It uses...reactions12comments
