Practical Habits and Energy-Saving Tips for Daily Life With COPD...Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions22comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactions9comments
Pneumonia Vaccines and COPD ...Is it time to get caught up on your vaccinations? One vaccine that is highly recommended for people with COPD and other...reactionscomments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic Illness...Editor's Note: This article was written by Nour Sahib and originally appeared on our partner site, Type2Diabetes.com. It is that time of...reactionscomments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?...Editor's Note: This article was written by Kerri MacKay and originally appeared on our partner site, Asthma.net. I get an annual flu...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactions18comments
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions2comments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to Know...Every year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal Disease...Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
Is it time to rethink how you’re managing your COPD?...COPD can change how your day feels from one moment to the next. Take this quick self-check to see how you’re doing...
Asking for Help: A Journey of Acceptance and Strength...Have you ever found it challenging to ask for help? Perhaps you've felt like you're a burden to your loved ones, or...reactions2comments
Managing Our Health...Healthcare can be problematic for those with COPD who live in rural areas. There isn't a pulmonologist in our area; the nearest...reactions4comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPD...The approach to treatment of COPD will vary to some extent, based on what stage of COPD you are currently at. In...reactionscomments
Now closed! COPD.net Summer Giveaway!...The COPD.net Summer Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! After a long winter, we all want to soak up...reactions4comments
Blue Bloater and Pink Puffer: What These Outdated COPD Terms Mean...Listed here are some older terms used to describe those with COPD. Rarely are they seen in medical literature these days. But...reactions8comments
What is in your COPD Caregiving Backpack?...Benjamin Franklin has been quoted as saying, "By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail." If you keep this advice in...reactionscomments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Things I've Learned Living With a COPD Diagnosis...My diagnosis is mild COPD. However, in 2007, I was diagnosed as Stage 3; they said I likely have 5 years to...reactions5comments
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...
