Articles

Music is powerful. It can lift our moods, console us when we're down, and connect us with the world. We asked you to share your favorite songs and were amazed...

There is a protein COPD researchers are very interested in. It is called adenine nucleotide translocase (ANT). They are hoping this protein may someday be used as a potential treatment...

“Give yourself time to catch up. Be gentle with yourself. Listen to your needs. Let yourself adapt to the changes that are right for you.” Melody Beattie (Journey to the...

Jeff shares how he resists the temptation to snack on junk food during the winter. As he mentions in the video, always consult your doctor before making changes to your...

Spiriva, also known as tiotropium, is a common drug used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The following will highlight what to expect when starting your treatment with tiotropium. Tiotropium...

There was this guy that lived in the neighborhood I grew up in. I don't want to tell you his real name. So, for the sake of this article, I...

Lung hyperinflation happens when air gets trapped in the lungs. It is sometimes called “long lungs.” The trapped air causes the lungs to inflate more than they should. People with...

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a condition that may result in serious lung disease in adults and/or liver disease in infants, children, or adults. This condition is passed on from parents...

Stress is my enemy. It can wreck my day, make my heart race, and take my breath away. How those of us with COPD handle stress impacts our daily life. It can make...

It has taken me a very long time to find my comfort level living with COPD. I am still working on some issues that give me a great deal of...

Have you noticed any change in your sleep pattern and how you get comfortable? I have noticed a lot of change. No longer do I sleep on my back, and...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

I have been getting lots of questions lately about flutter valves and acapellas. A common one that has been advertising heavily is a brand called AirPhysio. I am asked, “What...

I’m sure most of us are familiar with the term "invisible illness." This is a term for medical conditions that are not physically obvious but are life-changing. They can range...

“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...

Pre-COPD, I had always led a fairly active life. Up until about ten years ago, I snow skied, hiked, gardened, and worked lots of hours. As this disease progressed, I...

Tips on how to recover from panic breathing include using a pulse oximeter, pursed-lip breathing, using a rescue inhaler, and more. Interested in trying some breathing exercises? Click the button...

As a pharmacist, I am often asked whether over-the-counter mucus secretion drugs are beneficial for people with COPD. Some people with COPD produce significant amounts of thick mucus, causing difficulties...

Understanding COPD cannot be done unless you live it. That is really true of any illness. True understanding comes from experiencing daily life with the symptoms, particularly the worst days...

Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 3-part series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! When I was first diagnosed with Alpha-1, I was still working...