November is Alpha-1 Awareness MonthNot only is November COPD Awareness Month, but it is also Alpha-1 Awareness Month, which is a genetic form of COPD. I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 in 2010 and have...reactionscomments
Easy Tai Chi With COPDMany tai chi classes seem complex and involve a lot of fancy moves. This easy tai chi with COPD class includes simple postures that are easy to do. Follow along...reactions2comments
Tracking, Charting, and Planning Your Chronic IllnessWhy should you maintain a daily journal to track your chronic illness journey with COPD, heart failure, and diabetes? There are a good number of reasons why you should document...reactions6comments
30 Things I Am Thankful ForThanksgiving is just around the corner. And there are so many things COPD-related I am thankful for. Here is a list of 30 of them. I could list more. Although...reactions7comments
As Summer Leaves and Autumn ArrivesWell, it definitely feels like summer is getting shorter and shorter. I feel like it won't be too long before we will only have two seasons. As the weather changes...reactions1comment
A Guide to Safely Disposing of Your MedicationsAlthough spring cleaning may not be on your mind at the moment, it is always a good time to dispose of unused and old medications. Disposing of medications can be...reactionscomments
Coloring Books, Puzzles and GamesBy the end of August, the days become cooler and shorter, and the never-ending humidity of summer has lifted. Days and nights will soon become the same length in time...reactions5comments
Remembering Liana ColletIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Liana Collet passed away in November of 2021. Liana was diagnosed with COPD in 2014 and joined our team in...reactions4comments
Can People With COPD Undergo General Anesthesia?General anesthesia can be inevitable depending on the medical procedure being performed. People with COPD may have extra concerns about anesthesia due to the risk of lung complications. This raises...reactions23comments
COPD ChoicesMost people think that when you are diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like COPD that all your choices are made for you. Nothing could be further from the truth...reactionscomments
Our Medical ChartsMany hospitals and clinics provide their patients with online medical charts. These help me discuss so many things with my doctor at our appointments or even with my family at...reactionscomments
Maintaining Hope! COPD Awareness Month 2021November marks COPD Awareness Month. This year, we want to focus on how you maintain hope while contending with a chronic lung condition like chronic bronchitis and emphysema! Below, we...reactions1comment
Breo: the Superhero Inhaler?There are so many new inhalers on the market these days, making it difficult to keep track of them all. Some people with COPD may try a few of these...reactionscomments
Social Media Groups and FriendsIf there is one positive thing that having Alpha 1 (genetic COPD) has done for me, I would say that it is finding my social media groups and friends. Starting...reactionscomments
COPD Anxiety and FearAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, anxiety is defined as: medical: an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased...reactionscomments
COPD and the HolidaysThe holidays are upon us. For some this brings excitement; for others, possibly sadness, loneliness, or loss. Some people don’t understand. That can bring more pain. I love to think...reactionscomments
Remembering Debz BorgeIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD in 2016 and joined our team in 2019...reactionscomments
What's for Supper? Or Is it Dinner in Your Neck of the Woods?Are you tired of the conversation in your house about what's for supper? My husband, Dave, and I have had this conversation for years and it gets old. Trying to...reactionscomments
A Type of Stem Cells May Reduce EmphysemaA while back I talked to you about stem cell therapy for COPD. The idea is you inject stem cells into a vein and they travel to lung tissue and cause...reactions1comment
Another Year Older!Today I am another year older - 51. Wow! I used to think my parents were so old when they were this age. I’m not old! My body and lungs...reactions1comment