The Newly Diagnosed Mental Health Toolkit...When I was first diagnosed with COPD sixteen years ago, I felt lost. I think most people feel that way when they...reactionscomments
Eleven Tips for Self-Care We Can Do...Self-Care For Real There are a lot of articles out there about self-care. The intended audiences are everyone from healthy people to...reactions11comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor Appointments...People with chronic health conditions like COPD often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. That is why medical experts often...reactions3comments
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...
Survival Mode and Incontinence Effects...This article was originally published on April 3, 2019 It was about 7 am, lightly snowing, and still very dark outside. I...reactions87comments
Just Another Post About Showering...This article was originally published on July 20, 2021 Personal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do...reactions61comments
Simple Ways to Stick to Your Medication Routine...I wanted to check in with everyone about their medication routines. I've noticed that forgetting to take medication is a common issue...reactions19comments
Am I a Candidate for Zephyr Valves? What You Should Know...I first heard about endobronchial valves – often referred to by the brand name Zephyr valves – around 2015. Back then, they...reactions5comments
Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?...Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping, and my heart rate has been skyrocketing. When...reactions291comments
Sick of Health Care System...I live in NYS. I have had COPD for decades. I do everything in my power to avoid flare-ups. It is like...reactions5comments
How my COPD journey started...I was 55 years old when I was diagnosed with Emphysema (COPD). I had asthma for many years. I started my own...reactionscomments
How to Tell if You're Getting Enough Oxygen with COPD...When you have COPD, feeling like you can't catch your breath is quite common. You feel that way partly because you're not...reactions16comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With COPD...When you get a COPD diagnosis, you may feel as though the bottom just fell out of your world -- and your...reactions31comments
How to Deal With a Tangled Oxygen Line...For those who use oxygen to help manage their COPD, the tube line can often pose a challenge. If you're not careful...reactions48comments
Five Ways to Fight COPD Fatigue...If you have COPD, then you know fatigue is one of the symptoms that is hardest to battle. In fact, fatigue is...reactions54comments
Cough With COPD: What's Normal and What's Not?...A chronic cough is one of the primary symptoms of COPD. Other symptoms can include: However, many people have COPD and don't...reactions52comments
Understanding and Managing COPD Exacerbation Triggers...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency...reactions73comments
Winter Self-Care With COPD...As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, focusing on winter self-care is essential. The cold weather can be harsh on...reactions2comments
End-Stage COPD: Understanding The Signs and Symptoms...Recently, someone in our COPD community asked, "How do you know when the end is near with COPD?" It's a valid question...reactions52comments
COPD Triggers...COPD is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe due to airflow limitations in the lungs. It is often...reactions22comments
