Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. Part 2 can be found here...reactions2comments
Do You Belong to an In-Person Support Group?When I was first diagnosed with Alpha-1, I was interested in joining a support group. Would there even be one in my...reactionscomments
A COPD Patient Interviews MeI do not always bring this up. But in a conversation today with a patient of mine with severe COPD, I mentioned...reactions4comments
You Don't Look SickI want to thank a few of you members from our forums who reminded me of how this feels. I think we...reactions3comments
9 Early Warning Signs And SymptomsA neat thing about having COPD is it communicates with you. It lets you know when something is wrong, or when a...reactions8comments
How Long Can Your Oxygen Tubing Be? Many people with COPD require supplemental oxygen. This requires the use of a nasal cannula and tubing. A standard recommendation is to...reactions29comments
Tolerable and Intolerable Medication Side EffectsAs with many in the COPD community, I take many medications to help me breathe easier and live longer. Most of these...reactions57comments
Alpha-1 Deficiency: Were You Tested?Whether you are newly diagnosed with COPD or a 30-year veteran, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency might be a new concept for you. While...reactions47comments
Preparing for an Emergency When You Have COPDWhere I live, here in Illinois, we have to be prepared for everything because of our weather. We have windy, cold winters...reactions6comments
Attending Alpha-1 Education DayI’m so excited! I will attend my first in-person Alpha-1 education day in over three years. You all know why: Covid. Alpha-1...reactions5comments
Mental and Physical Health With COPDYou may know what COPD is and that it affects your organs. It can affect your body and mind. It’s very important...reactions3comments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
Living With a COPD DiagnosisIn our forums, some people share things that they wished they would had known about COPD. One lady shared that she wishes...reactions24comments
Why Journal?Journaling. I remember keeping diaries when I was younger. The tiny keys that came with the diaries were so cute. It’s funny...reactions6comments
Do This, Don't Do ThatIn our COPD life we often hear about things that we should do and shouldn’t do. There are some baffling things. I...reactionscomments
What Having COPD Has Taught MeYou might think I'm crazy but I'll risk it: Any time people face adversity they react in ways they might not have...reactions7comments
Can COPD Patients Swim Safely?In the past, I used to swim like a fish. My kids could never understand how I could hold my breath under...reactions2comments
COPD Exercise Suggestions and HobbiesDoes anyone else have hobbies that help them get a little more exercise? Some people might be interested in finding ways to...reactions12comments
When COPD Affects Your FamilyMom used to say that we put the fun in dysfunctional. When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny. Oh...reactionscomments
#GivingTuesday Campaign - Official Rules, Terms, and ConditionsNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the...reactionscomments
