Understanding and Managing COPD Exacerbation TriggersCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, which is the genetic form of COPD. A...
What’s That Smell?Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how certain scents, which might be imperceptible or pleasant...
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With COPD?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a unique and often misunderstood set of challenges for those contending with it. It's far more than just struggling for breath; it profoundly impacts...
Understanding and Managing COPD Exacerbation TriggersCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, which is the genetic form of COPD. A...
What’s That Smell?Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how certain scents, which might be imperceptible or pleasant...
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With COPD?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a unique and often misunderstood set of challenges for those contending with it. It's far more than just struggling for breath; it profoundly impacts...
Understanding and Managing COPD Exacerbation TriggersCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, which is the genetic form of COPD. A...
What’s That Smell?Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how certain scents, which might be imperceptible or pleasant...
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With COPD?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a unique and often misunderstood set of challenges for those contending with it. It's far more than just struggling for breath; it profoundly impacts...
All About Air Conditioning!Over the past two weeks, I had a patient with severe COPD. Although she went home after the first week, she was readmitted soon after, giving me the chance to...reactionscomments
How I Adjusted to CPAPFor years, as a respiratory therapist, I have worked with patients who use CPAP at night for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), COPD, or both. I would often ask them, "How...reactions14comments
Featured forum COPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...reactions523replies
Featured story Me and COPDSince being diagnosed with COPD, I have found that it effects every part of your life. Cold air makes it difficult to breathe, especially if it is a cold wind,...reactions1comment
