Something unexpected happened while scheduling my next quarterly checkup: I was told my lung specialist is leaving and will no…
Mike Naple
Mike Naple (he/him) lives in Washington, D.C., but calls San Diego, California, home. Mike was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension in 2016. He also manages living with interstitial lung disease, sleep apnea, scoliosis, and a stutter. These chronic conditions are mostly invisible except for when Mike uses oxygen therapy while engaged in rigor exercise or activity. Mike is a public affairs and communications professional who still works full time. He is excited for readers to join him as he navigates the intersections of disability, chronic illness, rare disease, public policy advocacy, and living with PH.
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Articles by Mike Naple
I’m grabbing the megaphone to raise awareness and advocate for pulmonary hypertension (PH). And I invite you to join me.
I’ve always considered myself an “on” person, somebody who says yes to the boss or co-worker, friend or relative, thing…
What is better than the smell and taste of a freshly brewed cup of coffee? Maybe a second cup of…
Have you ever seen the view from the top of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.? Maybe you saw the…
I haven’t always identified as disabled, even though I lived with disability long before my initial pulmonary hypertension diagnosis in…
Deck the pool chairs. Fire up those outdoor grills and Hallmark movies, because we’re celebrating Christmas in July! You…
Living with a chronic illness or rare disease definitely comes with a price tag. There are added expenses related to…
Pride Month, observed each June, is a time to celebrate LGBTQ history, community, and life through events and parades.
We’re taught to climb ladders. When I played Chutes and Ladders as a kid, I…
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” This is one of my least favorite…
Wonder Woman has an invisible jet. Harry Potter has an invisibility cloak. I have an invisible…