Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!...Pulmonary rehabilitation is well accepted as a way for COPD patients to improve their quality of life. In this article, I’m going...reactions24comments
Habits of COPD “Veterans”...I’ve had COPD for over 16 years. People call me a “COPD veteran,” but the truth is, I still learn something new...reactions9comments
Making Lifestyle Changes Due to COPD...I'm sure the list is long with all the things that we can not do or that are too hard for us...reactions83comments
The Flu Shot Debate...I’m sure that you’ve heard this debate many times: “Why should I get the flu shot? Half of the time they don’t...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...
COPD...My name is Debra, and I'm 55 years old. In February of 2025, I got sick with double pneumonia and the flu...reactions2comments
How to Manage COPD Symptoms in the Fall...Managing the change of seasons is never easy with COPD because each season is as unique as your COPD is and brings its own surprises...reactions9comments
Ready, Set, Go...Every day has been a race to get functional again. My mom passed away January 16, 2018 from cancer, another close relative...reactions1comment
Getting Through Difficult Blood Draws...Patients with COPD will have to endure countless blood draws over the course of their lives. For most, this is uncomfortable, but...reactionscomments
COPD Pick-Me-Ups...Dealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be...reactionscomments
Warning Signs of COPD...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed. The hope is that...reactions17comments
The Invisible vs Visible Aspects of COPD...COPD, much like asthma, is an invisible illness. It involves inhaling invisible substances that cause invisible changes to occur inside the lungs...reactions32comments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of Breath...There are many different reasons that you may become short of breath, and if you are just beginning to learn about COPD...reactions8comments
COPD Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions13comments
Mastering Daily COPD Care: Simple Habits for a Healthier Life...I have learned that my day-to-day health is up to me...reactions4comments
COPD Flare vs. Infections: What you should know...COPD is a chronic disease for which there is no cure. The illness often lasts for years, perhaps even decades. So, it's...reactions9comments
Understanding Your COPD Diagnosis: Stages, Tests, and Next Steps...The most commonly used COPD staging model has four stages...reactions6comments
8 Signs to Seek Help for COPD...Over time, I have noticed that some people with COPD tend to wait too long before seeking help. If this describes you...reactions5comments
Independence Lost...If you have been a caregiver longer than 24 hours, you have dealt with a grumpy patient. Those days when it doesn’t...reactionscomments
How Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers Help Manage COPD...People living with COPD must strike a balance between having enough humidity and avoiding excess moisture, especially as spring transitions into a...reactionscomments
