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...reactions8comments
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...reactions12comments
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
COPD and Pain? It Does Exist!Do you ever get pain that you think could be related to COPD? For example, you may get pain from chest tightness...reactions4comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung TransplantWithin the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a...reactions1comment
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?I was living out of state when mom called. She had not been diagnosed with COPD yet but was having chronic health...reactions3comments
What's My Purpose Now?When I was younger, I wanted to be a photojournalist. That profession combined my love of writing, photography, and travel. I thought...reactions15comments
COPD in America 2015The COPD In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from over 1,700 individuals currently diagnosed as having COPD, Emphysema...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActHaving a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace...reactionscomments
The Impacts of COPD: The Results Are InFor our 2022 COPD In America survey, 1,802 people answered 73 questions about navigating the many aspects of the condition. More than...reactions23comments
The Dos and Don'ts of COPD ManagementLearning the dos and don’ts often takes time when diagnosed with a chronic disease. The same is true of COPD. So, I...reactions11comments
Death and Dying: Part 4Editor's note: This article contains references to death and other sensitive topics that may be upsetting to some readers. When a person...reactions11comments
Not Only My Lungs Part IIDid you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was...reactionscomments
Not Only My Lungs Part IA comorbidity is a disease or condition that exists along with the primary disease a patient has, like COPD. Sometimes they are...reactions1comment
Not Only My Lungs Part IIIDid you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was...reactions5comments
