What is Airflow Limitation?...You hear the term bandied around. It’s described by the GOLD COPD guidelines as a key component of COPD. If you have...reactions14comments
COPD 101: What Is COPD?...COPD is an acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It’s an umbrella term for lung diseases that cause persistent airflow limitation. Symptoms...reactions18comments
Protect Yourself During This Triple Threat Time...This article was originally published on December 9, 2022 Leaving the house means braving the cold air that makes my lungs ache...reactions7comments
Getting Ready For Fall!...This article was originally published on October 23, 2019 When September is over and the month turns to October it is cooling...reactions10comments
A Cough Is Very Beneficial...A cough can be annoying at times. This is especially true when you have a chronic cough or a cough that won’t...reactions3comments
Maintaining COPD Control During the Winter Months...Staying healthy with COPD is all about maintaining control over your symptoms as well as you can. Winter, though, presents a number...reactions7comments
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory Infections...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect...reactions9comments
Is It a Lung Infection or a COPD Flare-up?...Because COPD weakens the lungs, people who have COPD are prone to respiratory or lung infections. But people who have COPD are...reactions34comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of...reactions4comments
Ask the Advocates: Oxygen and Shortness of Breath...We asked our advocates about their challenges in using oxygen and managing shortness of breath. Here are their responses. Barbara I started...reactions11comments
What You Should Know When You Are First Prescribed Oxygen...Editors Note: The experiences shared in this article are those of the author. Please consult your doctor if you feel that you...reactions65comments
Is it Time for You to Start Supplemental Oxygen Therapy?...When you have COPD, the simple act of breathing becomes more difficult. Feeling breathless, having a chronic cough, and experiencing chest tightness...reactions16comments
Who Qualifies For Home Oxygen?...There are some amazing benefits of home oxygen therapy. This is for those who qualify. So, how do you know if you...reactions11comments
Janet Plank...I was an EMT-I and working ambulance for numerous years before health changed things. First I was diagnosed with adult asthma and...
Preparing for Hotter Weather With COPD...So, the weather is getting hotter. In many places, it’s going to get really hot. For many with COPD, this hot air...reactions8comments
Fickle Friendships...How could I have known that people from my past would join me in my current life? It was, after all, I...reactions3comments
The Feeling of a COPD Diagnosis...Short of having cancer, a diagnosis of COPD is probably one of the most devastating things that could happen to you. COPD is...reactions2comments
My Journey With Cigarettes...I have been an advocate for lung health, a Lung Health Ambassador (LHA), since my diagnosis of COPD. I believe every person...reactions63comments
The Silent Struggle...It is true that when you have a chronic illness like COPD, your daily suffering will be a struggle that others cannot...reactions20comments
How I Adjusted to CPAP...For years, as a respiratory therapist, I have worked with patients who use CPAP at night for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), COPD...reactions16comments
