COPD: Body and MindYou may know what COPD is and that it affects your body and mind. Let’s step back...reactionscomments
What Does It All Mean?Editor's note: This is Part 3 of a three-part series. Part 1 can be found here and part 2 here. COPD stands...reactions6comments
8 Signs to Seek Help for COPDI wrote a post a while back, "5 Tips when to seek help for asthma." I wrote this post based on my...reactions5comments
What Should I Do During a Flare-up?Sometimes flare-ups seem to blindside the progress you have been making, and they come out of nowhere with a staggering punch. There...reactions25comments
You Are Not Alone“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.” – Anthony Burgess I hope you got a laugh out...reactions9comments
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPDWhen you have a chronic illness such as COPD, life can be hard. It sometimes feels as though the disease has taken...reactionscomments
New Years Resolutions Are Not for MeEvery year I make resolutions. I make the same resolutions year after year. They didn’t work last year, the year before, or...reactionscomments
Let’s Begin the Nutrition DiscussionWe get a lot of questions about a COPD diet. So, I spent some time investigating this subject. I even talked with...reactions8comments
6 Things That We’d Like to See in the New YearSo, we are now entering the new year. Of course, we all make resolutions or ways to improve ourselves. This post is...reactions2comments
Having Hope With COPDHope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. When I was diagnosed with COPD, I was numb...reactions9comments
Things That Help Us Live BetterWe are blessed to live in a time when we have access to many things to help people live better with diseases...reactionscomments
Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Flare-UpsEarly warning signs are symptoms felt BEFORE COPD flare-ups occur. They act as warnings that a full-fledged flare-up is impending. When you...reactions10comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage JourneyWhat is a bronchoscopy with lavage? It is a procedure that allows a healthcare provider to look at your lungs. It uses...reactions10comments
Getting Some SunJackie believes in the value of getting some sun and enjoys sitting outdoors. Follow her as she sits outdoors, taking in the...reactions3comments
Financial Assistance With Medical DevicesIt might be challenging to find affordable options for medical equipment. Jackie discusses what has worked for her and what options might exist...reactions5comments
Ask the Advocates: Thankful for Our CommunityNovember is COPD Awareness Month, and since this is a month to give thanks, we asked our community health leaders why they...reactions2comments
My Experience With an Alpha-1 Liver StudyMost of you have heard of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month. Alpha-1 is a rare genetic liver disease...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Caregivers, Stay CalmAs a caregiver, you need to stay calm. Being the calm person in the room can be incredibly helpful for your loved...reactionscomments
