COPD Word SearchIt is time for some fun! Can you find the following COPD-related terms in the word search below? How did you do?...reactions8comments
How Wildfires Can Affect Your COPD No Matter Where You LiveIf you live on the west coast or in the mountain west region of the United States as I do, you accept...reactions6comments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of ShinglesWe asked our community of Health Leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactions1comment
From Caregiver to AdvocateAs a co-caregiver for my mom, I thought about her health constantly. I spent countless days thinking about what I should do...reactionscomments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune SystemEditor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Jacqueline Harmon and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. She shares her...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and ShinglesThe two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk Biologics for COPDI’m sure you’ve seen commercials for biologics. Biologic drugs are a newer (although not so new anymore) treatment option often discussed in other...reactions15comments
Community Shares: My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases...reactionscomments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be ShinglesEditor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will...reactionscomments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactionscomments
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Oxygen Use in TV and MoviesHave you ever noticed oxygen patients on TV shows or movies? It’s something that I never paid too much attention to before...reactions13comments
Warning Signs of COPDCOPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed. The hope is, with...reactions17comments
Should Vitamins and Supplements Be Part of Your COPD Treatment Plan?When you have a chronic disease like COPD, it's natural to want to do everything you can to make the symptoms go...reactions15comments
Virtual Reality and COPDI was never a video game player. My two sons play – too often, in my opinion - and many of my...reactionscomments
Understanding COPD TrendsDyspnea is a medical term for shortness of breath or feeling like you can’t breathe in enough air. It can be a...reactionscomments
The COPD Auto-Correct Lexicon"I had to inject epic into the patient." Yes, that was a failed autocorrect. The word I wanted to use was “epi.”...reactions3comments
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
