Which COPD Medications are Best for You?When mom was diagnosed with COPD, us kids were clueless about what she was going to need. I started a list of...reactions4comments
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactions5comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactions1comment
Trying to Gain Weight with Severe COPDHave you ever noticed that people are usually trying to lose weight? All those adverts and commercials on the TV and social...reactions21comments
Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? Researchers are studying our disease over time. They now understand that many people in our community suffer from weight loss and fatigue...reactions13comments
Agent Orange and COPDThe active ingredient of Agent Orange is dioxin. This chemical herbicide has been linked to several diseases and cancer. If you are...reactions2comments
Seated Yoga for COPDKathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and licensed Zumba Gold instructor demonstrates a fun seated yoga routine that can improve balance, coordination, and...reactions7comments
I am a Journal PusherI admit it, I am a pusher. I will push my ideas on anyone who will listen. Ask me a question and...reactions2comments
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
10 Tips to Prevent Choking with COPDWhen mom began to choke more easily after her diagnosis with lung inflammation, I was concerned. For one thing, she was alone...reactions26comments
Trying To Quit Smoking? Never Quit QuittingSo you tried quitting. You quit cold turkey. You tried a medicine like Chantix. You tried working with your doctor. You quit...reactions5comments
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
Spotlight On Interstitial Lung DiseasesInterstitial lung disease (ILD) is the name given to any disease that causes inflammation and/or scarring in the lungs. ILD's are grouped...reactions2comments
Caring for Our CaregiversHow aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us? Have we recently shown our appreciation for...reactionscomments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the TimeYou know what? It's ok not to be ok all the time. If you think about it, even people with good health...reactions28comments
What Is Your Hobby?As I write this article, we are about 50 days away from spring. I started the count-down calendar early in the new...reactions4comments
COPD TriggersCOPD is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe due to airflow limitations in the lungs. It is often...reactions22comments
Fighting Anxiety With COPDIt's not an easy fight when you have COPD, and having the added bonus of anxiety makes it feel like a double...reactions4comments
COPD and Congestive Heart Failure - How to Tell the DifferenceCOPD and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF for short) are two of the most common chronic health conditions and also among the top...reactions27comments
Oxygen Users: Be Careful Around Open FlamesMany people in this community definitely benefit from oxygen therapy. Studies show that, for those who need it, oxygen therapy can help...reactions2comments
