Reflecting on My COPD JourneyIt’s been a little over two years since I first started to write for our online health community. The first article that I did was on rare diseases. With Alpha-1...reactions9comments
Thanksgiving: To Do or Not To DoThanksgiving can be a huge celebration as, for some, it kicks off the holiday season. As baby boomers, we have become accustomed to having 35 at the table. Only members...reactions18comments
The Emotional Toll of Living With COPDEach person reading this article knows the physical symptoms of COPD and its limitations. We have all felt the strangling anxiety of not being able to catch our breath. It...reactions33comments
Aspects Of COPD You Cannot SeeHave you ever felt like you can't catch your breath, even when you're not running? This is what it's like for people living with COPD. COPD is an invisible lung...reactions12comments
Sleeping in a Recliner vs. a BedFrom the time I was little, I had continuous bouts of chest colds, lung infections, and pneumonia. I slept in the large bedroom my three sisters and I shared. They...reactions21comments
COPD Awareness Month: Pulling Back the CurtainDespite the obvious physical symptoms, COPD's emotional and psychological effects on patients can often be invisible. During this COPD awareness month, we'll pull back the curtain on COPD and uncover...reactions5comments
COPD Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway!The COPD Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year, our theme is "Pulling Back the Curtain." We want...reactions2comments
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD SymptomsShortness of breath is the most common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, people with COPD quickly discover that there are many other symptoms as well. To gain...reactions55comments
What Is Pre-COPD?At least once a week, I check my sources for anything new regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sometimes, this doesn't amount to much. But sometimes, such as this morning...reactions9comments
COPD and Grocery ShoppingOkay, Raise of hands here. Who among you considers going grocery shopping to be the most annoying errand ever? If you have COPD, this task can be ten times more...reactions21comments
Managing COPD Symptoms In Fall WeatherManaging the change of seasons is never easy with COPD because each season is as unique as your COPD is and brings its own surprises. Winter is cold and dry...reactionscomments
Reflections From My PastI have been thinking a lot lately about the past and how much I loved it—especially the 80s. I keep going back and trying to figure out what it is...reactions8comments
How to Effectively Communicate With Your DoctorLet's face it, talking to a doctor or any medical person for that matter, is not easy. In fact, sometimes, it can be downright intimidating. In my opinion, doctors get...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Slow the Progression of COPDChronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) is often described as a disease that progresses over time. The good news is that this progression can be slowed – sometimes significantly – which...reactions9comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is and what you can do about it may...reactionscomments
Donating Plasma for Alpha-1 PatientsJackie strongly emphasizes the essential significance of plasma donation in bringing hope and support to persons who struggle with Alpha-1. Donation improves and saves lives!...reactions3comments
Questions COPD Patients Have at the HospitalThere are some basic questions that everyone with COPD should know the answers to. Questions like "What is COPD?" and "What are the best treatment options?" I want to talk...reactions7comments
Reasons You Could Have Blood in Your Mucus When CoughingEditor's note: If you are experiencing the presence of blood in the mucus, please seek medical attention immediately for a medical evaluation and guidance. While I was on our community...reactionscomments
What is COPD Staging?While moderating our community social media platforms, I noticed a post from one of our community members. They asked, “What is end-stage COPD, and what are some symptoms?" If I...reactionscomments
Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Your Diagnosis So, you’ve had that appointment. The one you were told you have a diagnosis of COPD. You’ve had time to ponder it, perhaps enough to accept and study it. Now...reactions14comments
