What Is a Diffusion Test (DLCO)? A common test in the COPD community is a pulmonary function test (PFT). A PFT includes a series of breathing tests to...reactions14comments
Oh Heck No!It all started when my husband took me to a brand-new Dollar Store. I was hoping to find fabric, as some people...reactions19comments
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's LivesThis article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one...reactions19comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that...reactions1comment
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...reactions27comments
Researchers Find Pathway to Potential New COPD Treatment: NecroptosisResearchers continue to work overtime to learn more about COPD. A recent study links COPD with a certain kind of cell death...reactions16comments
Making DecisionsSometimes in life, we have to make tough decisions that will chart out the way ahead of us. I had declined the...reactions19comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 1! We have been talking about...reactions6comments
What Are Alveoli?They are called alveoli - small, grape-like clusters inside your lungs. They play a key role in the exchange of gases into...reactions28comments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to read part 1! Looking back, I can now see...reactions4comments
If I Have COPD, Should I Be Tested to See if it’s Genetic (Alpha-1)?This is a good question. Let me share a few reasons why I think that answer should be...YES! One reason for testing...reactions12comments
Philips Ventilator Recall: What You Need to KnowPhilips Respironics has recalled more than 16,000 ventilators in the United States due to a problem with the machines' oxygen flow. The...reactionscomments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 1)The other day I was talking to my husband about some ailment that was new. I think at the time I was...reactions8comments
Learning How to Live With COPDHaving a chronic illness like COPD can be all-consuming if we don't fill our days with other things. It isn't an easy...reactions6comments
The ShiftMy life has shifted. These days I wish for a lot of things. The things that I wish for now are much...reactions16comments
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1! In Part 1 of this article, I...reactions6comments
It Started in SpringMy grandson was staying overnight and that means we have been up since the crack of dawn. It is now 9 am...reactions10comments
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on itSomeday your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy for you if or when your lung function starts to decline. Some patients don't want...reactions79comments
Moving Mom in With COPD If you’ve read my post 'When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking', it’s clear that we all felt like it was...reactions3comments
