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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions14comments
COPD CaregiversI'm not sure which is more difficult: having COPD or caring for someone who has COPD. The fact of the matter is...reactions2comments
DNR or AND: What You Need to KnowEditor's Note: This article discusses sensitive topics related to death, specifically end-of-life care, which may be distressing for some readers. Shortly after...reactions6comments
The Benefits of Respiratory TherapistsMy regular readers know I'm a respiratory therapist (RT). So, what exactly do we do to help people with COPD? Here's a...reactions16comments
My Experience Giving Up SmokingIt was a funny thing about smoking: even though I knew that it was hurting me, I still never really wanted to...reactions4comments
Body Cramping With COPDDo you know how frustrating it can be to wake up in the middle of the night with a cramp that you...reactions18comments
Useful Items I Keep in My COPD To-Go BagI don't know about you, but ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 (genetic cause of COPD) and started using inhalers and...reactions47comments
The Stars AlignedIt was one of those days when the stars aligned, and everything turned out amazing despite my current COPD symptoms. Due to...reactions10comments
7 Innovative Breakthroughs for COPD PatientsThere have been a few noteworthy innovations in recent times. These tactics can greatly improve our quality of life with COPD. Here...reactions6comments
This or That: Dealing With the HeatCOPD triggers are different for everyone, but a common trigger is hot weather! We want to hear from our community members about...reactions9comments
Finding the StrengthChange the story to change the outcome. The challenge is to change the outcome by changing the story you consciously tell your...reactionscomments
Where Are Our Celebrity Advocates?I love Michael J. Fox and wish that those of us in the Alpha-1 and COPD world had "our own" Michael J...reactions13comments
Many Choices Is a Good ThingOf course, we would rather not have lung diseases like asthma or COPD. Yet, be it as it is, many of us...reactions12comments
