Understanding Mucus in Your LungsMucus in the lungs, also called phlegm or sputum, traps irritants so you can cough them out. This helps protect you from...reactions21comments
Medication Management: A Key to Better HealthLooking back in time, I can still remember my words, "I don't take medication, not even an aspirin." And I didn't. If...reactions2comments
Time Flies When You Do Nothing (Part 2)Part one is here. Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has its own challenges, but hobbies can be a good way...reactions4comments
Sexual Health and Intimacy With COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing (chronic) condition. COPD affects the lungs. It can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, or a...reactions3comments
Juggling COPD With the Responsibilities of a FamilySuffering from a chronic illness doesn't stop me from being a parent and a partner to my family. Unfortunately, this unpredictable disease...reactions12comments
Let’s Discuss Respiratory Aids for COPDIn our community, the need for ventilator support is a shared reality. Among our conversations, terms like "ventilator," "Trilogy," "AVAPS," "BiPAP," and...reactions25comments
Changing Your Panic and Anxiety OutcomesHow we handle the panic and anxiety that comes from living with COPD is different for everyone. Being in a constant state...reactions33comments
Oxygen Use While Traveling With COPDThe spring and summer months offer a great time to get out there and enjoy a vacation. Yet, for those with COPD...reactions7comments
Do You Practice COPD Airway Clearance?To begin, what exactly does the term "airway clearance" mean? We hear this term a lot in the community, but what is...reactions2comments
COPD DrynessMost of us with advanced COPD will eventually end up on supplemental oxygen. We will be assigned an oxygen company that will...reactions23comments
Nose Dryness With Supplemental OxygenSometimes mom had nose dryness with supplemental oxygen for COPD. Then the cannula would irritate it and make things worse. Her skin...reactions34comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 1)I’ve been doing as much research as I possibly can about lung transplants. I previously wrote that I’ve been pre-accepted into the...reactions4comments
What Is A Lung Transplant Evaluation?Once you have been accepted into the lung transplant evaluation process, you will go through extensive testing. In the initial meetings with...reactionscomments
Shopping With COPD: Virtual and In-PersonThere are ways to get cleaning supplies, toiletries, household items, groceries, and even a new pair of dress shoes to match your...reactionscomments
5 Tips To Help You Get Through SummerSummer is almost here, and I don't know about you, but I have a lot going on this summer: grandkids' sleepovers and...reactions4comments
Caregiving With COPD: Husband Undergoes Triple BypassIt’s been hard seeing my husband trying to do things around the house, and errands. Having COPD myself makes this especially tough...reactionscomments
What Would Others Say if They Had Your Lungs?I recently had an intriguing conversation with one of my COPD patients and a friend who has asthma. During our discussion, I...reactions2comments
My Role With COPD as the CaregiverWe are three days short of 2 months since my husband's triple bypass. He has come so far and has accomplished so...reactions1comment
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?I have seen this statement on our community and a lot of you joined in the conversation and shared your stories of...reactions20comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactions9comments
