The Conversation No One Wants To Have...There is a discussion that needs to take place, before it needs to take place. Honestly, I wish that I had pushed...reactionscomments
10 Tips For Using Home Oxygen...All people need oxygen to survive. Most people get plenty of oxygen from the air around us. But some people need more...reactions23comments
What Is Pre-COPD?...At least once a week, I check my sources for anything new regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sometimes, this doesn't amount...reactions9comments
Reflections From My Past...I have been thinking a lot lately about the past and how much I loved it—especially the 80s. I keep going back...reactions8comments
Living today...Hi, living with COPD the past 8 years after a bout with lung cancer. It has been a challenge for me because...reactions1comment
Community Thoughts: What You Wish More People Knew About COPD...As part of COPD awareness month, we asked our Facebook community:"What do you wish more people knew about COPD?" Check out their responses below - and feel free to...reactions4comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactionscomments
Daliresp...I started Daliresp for my stage 3 COPD and couldn’t continue after a week of severe issues. My collarbone hurt, then it...reactions21comments
Really fed up, angry and feeling hopeless, reduced to just my illness...Been feeling weakness and exhaustion to the point where I could barely take care of my home. Severe pain on my right...reactions6comments
On Oxygen and On The Go - Part 4: Let's Hit The Road...If you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning...reactions4comments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding 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 Patients...Jackie 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 Hospital...There are some basic questions that everyone with COPD should know the answers to. Questions like "What is COPD?" and "What are...reactions7comments
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 2)...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! Most of us with COPD have...reactions6comments
New Compound May Make Rescue Inhalers Work Better...As a self-professed nerd, I am constantly reading research articles. Today I came across a very interesting article. This is one of...reactions2comments
Exercise, Self-Discipline, and COPD...Opening my eyes, I focus on the clock. It is 7:00 in the morning. I would love to roll over and get...reactions14comments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit You...Editor's Note: Always talk with your doctor before altering your drug schedule or if you have any concerns regarding your treatment. In...reactions3comments
New Procedure For Severe Emphysema: Endobronchial Valve System?...I first learned about this in 2015. The product is called the Endobronchial Valve System (EVS). It was supposed to improve the...reactions27comments
Why I Chose Not to Have a Lung Transplant...I have been quite happy with my general practitioner handling my COPD. On one visit he decided I should have a pulmonologist...reactions69comments
COPD and Mucus...The coughing associated with COPD produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus. The increase in the production of mucus and...reactions34comments
