What Are Alveoli?...They are called alveoli - small, grape-like clusters inside your lungs. They play a key role in the exchange of gases into...reactions15comments
Recognizing Rare Diseases...Every year on the last day of February, we acknowledge those who are fighting a rare diease. This article outlines a bit...reactions21comments
Lung Hyperinflation in COPD...Lung hyperinflation happens when air gets trapped in the lungs. It is sometimes called “long lungs.” The trapped air causes the lungs...reactions4comments
Breathing Treatments: Your Questions Answered...So, I get lots of questions about breathing treatments. Here are some of the most common ones, followed by my pithy answers...reactions24comments
Weight Management and COPD - Take Our Quick Polls...For people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions17comments
Living with COPD...When I'm asked,"what's it like having COPD, Asthma,& Emphysema"? I give them a clip or a clothes pin to pinch their nose...reactions2comments
Winter Is Coming - Be Careful Out There...Sadly, winter is approaching as we are into fall. With it comes gentle reminders to prepare for the coming cold we in...reactions3comments
Have Power Over Your Circumstances...I was diagnosed with COPD in 2002. I started at 20 percent lung function. Today with the help of my amazing Pulmonologist...reactions10comments
Ribcage cramps and spasms...Hi, I have been having these for a few years and they are getting worse it seems. Closer to get having them...reactions6comments
Anxiety attacks...About a month ago I was getting ready to shower and was having my usual anxiety. It was worse this time almost...reactions119comments
Insurance Companies Versus Doctors...My pharmacist just called me. She said my prescription was ready to be picked up. She also said my insurance requires that...reactions41comments
Irritability, Impatience, and Withdrawing...Our families and friends know I have COPD, asthma, allergies, and more. They know they aren’t to come in wearing scented products...reactions39comments
Sharing Information on Lung Nodules...In our community forum, someone had questions about nodules, so I thought this would be helpful for those with questions. Lung nodules...reactions36comments
Can I Apply for Disability if I Have COPD?...I didn’t answer that question fully in the first article. When I applied for disability in 2011, the main requirement for someone...reactions12comments
Hospitalized follow up, anxiety, coping,venting...So got discharged on Saturday 14th after 4 day hospital stay. Opened mail on Sunday from my insurance. Dated jan 14th it...reactions1comment
Bringing Awareness: Part 2...You can find part one of this story here. It’s not enough that we have to be aware of our physical and...reactions1comment
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...So often I read in the groups of people being depressed and stressed due to the amount of exacerbation and infections their...reactions16comments
COPD: Body and Mind...You may know what COPD is and that it affects your body and mind. Let’s step back....reactionscomments
What Does It All Mean?...Editor's note: This is Part 3 of a three-part series. Part 1 can be found here and part 2 here. COPD stands...reactions6comments
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