Becky Brooks...I had never been one to get physical check-ups or go to the doctor so I had never been told I had... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Isolation and Connecting to Groups...I surfed for support. I found one person who was actively involved in COPD. His name was Derek Cummings.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask the Advocates: Thankful for Our Community...When she had good news, she loved logging in to share that too.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Be Proactive In Care...If you cannot make arrangements ahead of time for a refill or plan a simple dinner, how could your loved one be... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bringing Awareness: Part 2...They will likely tell you to avoid this person because no one knows him.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Remembering Mary Ultes...It was also beautiful to see how much she loved her family and enjoyed being with them, and vice versa.... By SusanHU2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can I Be A Caregiver?...This was something that I never would have thought that I could do. ... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Breathing Issues and Frequent Illness in Childhood and Young Adulthood...In the COPD world, many call it genetic COPD. That is why my sister and I have had so many problems over... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Is it Time for You to Start Supplemental Oxygen Therapy?...When you have COPD, the simple act of breathing becomes more difficult.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your COPD Story...Especially if this is the first time you have ever shared your COPD story.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Days with COPD: The Good, The Bad, and The Recovery...“Not a good breathing day, cold front moving in” While everyone has bad days, if you have COPD, you know that a bad day... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
6 Tips to Ensure Accuracy in Your Pulse Oximeter Readings...When your fingers are cold, the vessels tend to constrict.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Attending Alpha-1 Education Day...I’m so excited! I will attend my first in-person Alpha-1 education day in over three years. You all know why: Covid.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...How aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us?... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Family,...Watching you while nurturing you was all I could do.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?...I wish could use that bipap every day. I breathed so much easier after using it.... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?...If so, how has it affected your COPD? Share in the comments below!... By AshlenWeddington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...to us living with COPD and don’t get out much.... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 Things Doctors Should Think Twice About Before Saying...Smoking is by far the most common cause of COPD. However, many people never smoke and develop COPD. Some people have genetic COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
COPD Management Plan...As an example, the ALA “My COPD Action Plan” lists green, yellow, and red zones of COPD symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
