Steven Workman...Steven wants to bring a number of elements into focus within the COPD community.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
COPD Myths and Misconceptions...When people with COPD continue to smoke, the disease is much harder to manage.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Kathi MacNaughton...I am an experienced consumer health education writer who had a career in nursing that spanned more than 30 years, much of it in the field of home health... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Weight Loss...Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with losing too much weight.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Practicing Good Hygiene...These happen when COPD symptoms suddenly get much worse and may require hospitalization to treat.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...These programs include: Many groups and programs focus on improving healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Lung Function Blood Tests...They can also be used to show how much oxygen someone might need while exercising and while at rest.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Directions for Future Research...People born with a condition called AAT deficiency are much more likely to get COPD whether or not they smoke.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Oxygen Therapy...Your doctor may perform pulse oximeter or lung function tests to measure how much oxygen is in your blood (saturation).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Diagnosing COPD...The machine measures how much air you can blow out and how quickly you can blow it.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD and Genetics...Their lungs are much more susceptible to damage from cigarette smoke. It is recommended that everyone with COPD is tested for AAT deficiency.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Bullectomy...Much like a stretched-out rubber band, the lungs lose their original shape when they are stretched too far.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Metabolic Conditions Linked to COPD...Protein drinks can help with this when chewing and eating solid food takes too much energy and breath.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Surgery for COPD...The number of people waiting for lung transplants is much higher than the number of available lungs from donors.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Daliresp (roflumilast)...Your doctor may ask you to stop taking this drug if you lose too much weight.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Derek Cummings...I cannot do much physical activity so nowadays work is centered on my computer or at the many meetings I attend involving research, health initiatives,... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Barbara Moore...We are so honored that Barbara shared her story and so much of her experience with our community.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Jackie English...After much research and getting to know the Alpha 1 community, I became an advocate and support group leader.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Lifestyle Changes Overview...Flare-ups happen when COPD symptoms suddenly get much worse, and cannot be relieved with the patient’s regular medications or other therapies.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Mental Health Conditions Linked to COPD...This can lead to feeling anxious and fearful much of the time.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
