Planning for the COPD HolidaysMy daughter and I were talking about how much I enjoy writing articles and moderating for Health Union. It feels healing to...reactions2comments
Vacation and COPDWe recently took our first vacation in almost 2 years. I spent hours planning this trip because I am a planner by trade...reactions4comments
To Exercise or Not to Exercise"Exercise cannot reverse lung disease, but it can reverse de-conditioning and improve your quality of life." We all know we should do...reactions10comments
Cigarette Maker Transitioning to Inhalers?Phillip Morris has been in the news recently. The word is that they have purchased Vectura, a company that makes inhalers and...reactionscomments
Taking Control of Your AnxietyOne thing that I know for certain is that many of us struggle with anxiety. Even if you don’t have COPD, you...reactions9comments
November is Alpha-1 Awareness MonthNot only is November COPD Awareness Month, but it is also Alpha-1 Awareness Month. I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 in 2010 and...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions23comments
COPD ChoicesMost people think that when you are diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like COPD that all your choices are made for...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
