Reflecting on My COPD JourneyIt’s been a little over two years since I first started to write for our online health community. The first article that...reactions9comments
COPD Awareness Month: Pulling Back the CurtainDespite the obvious physical symptoms, COPD's emotional and psychological effects on patients can often be invisible. During this COPD awareness month, we'll...reactions5comments
Pets with COPD?It’s a classic battle between head and heart: Should a person with COPD have a pet? Allow me to spoil the ending...reactions4comments
The Conversation No One Wants To HaveThere is a discussion that needs to take place, before it needs to take place. Honestly, I wish that I had pushed...reactionscomments
10 Tips For Using Home OxygenAll people need oxygen to survive. Most people get plenty of oxygen from the air around us. But some people need more...reactions23comments
What Is Pre-COPD?At least once a week, I check my sources for anything new regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sometimes, this doesn't amount...reactions9comments
Reflections From My PastI have been thinking a lot lately about the past and how much I loved it—especially the 80s. I keep going back...reactions8comments
Community Thoughts: What You Wish More People Knew About COPDAs part of COPD awareness month, we asked our Facebook community:"What do you wish more people knew about COPD?" Check out their responses below - and feel free to...reactions4comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactionscomments
On Oxygen and On The Go - Part 4: Let's Hit The RoadIf you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning...reactions4comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Donating Plasma for Alpha-1 PatientsJackie strongly emphasizes the essential significance of plasma donation in bringing hope and support to persons who struggle with Alpha-1. Donation improves...reactions3comments
Questions COPD Patients Have at the HospitalThere are some basic questions that everyone with COPD should know the answers to. Questions like "What is COPD?" and "What are...reactions7comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Most of us with COPD have...reactions6comments
New Compound May Make Rescue Inhalers Work BetterAs a self-professed nerd, I am constantly reading research articles. Today I came across a very interesting article. This is one of...reactions2comments
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPDOpening my eyes, I focus on the clock. It is 7:00 in the morning. I would love to roll over and get...reactions14comments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit YouEditor's Note: Always talk with your doctor before altering your drug schedule or if you have any concerns regarding your treatment. In...reactions3comments
New Procedure For Severe Emphysema: Endobronchial Valve System?I first learned about this in 2015. The product is called the Endobronchial Valve System (EVS). It was supposed to improve the...reactions27comments
Why I Chose Not to Have a Lung TransplantI have been quite happy with my general practitioner handling my COPD. On one visit he decided I should have a pulmonologist...reactions69comments
COPD and MucusThe coughing associated with COPD produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus. The increase in the production of mucus and...reactions34comments
