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Happiness Triggers

We are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive to, and what I should avoid. We discuss...

By Carol Kirker

2 days ago

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Milestones and My Continued Journey With COPD

We recently moved into our new home and so much has happened since then. As you may know, most homes in the UK have many stairs to climb. In my...

By Liana Collet

3 days ago

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Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My Fullest

Many of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we felt when we couldn’t catch our breath. My...

By Becky Brooks

4 days ago

Happiness Triggers

We are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive to, and what I should avoid. We discuss...

By Carol Kirker

2 days ago

Milestones and My Continued Journey With COPD

We recently moved into our new home and so much has happened since then. As you may know, most homes in the UK have many stairs to climb. In my...

By Liana Collet

3 days ago

Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My Fullest

Many of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we felt when we couldn’t catch our breath. My...

By Becky Brooks

4 days ago

Happiness Triggers

We are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive to, and what I should avoid. We discuss...

By Carol Kirker

2 days ago

Milestones and My Continued Journey With COPD

We recently moved into our new home and so much has happened since then. As you may know, most homes in the UK have many stairs to climb. In my...

By Liana Collet

3 days ago

Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My Fullest

Many of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we felt when we couldn’t catch our breath. My...

By Becky Brooks

4 days ago

Dentist Appointments and COPD

A yearly check-up is in order. In fact, I missed my visit last year due to COVID, so it is especially important for me not to miss another dental appointment...

By Barbara Moore

5 days ago

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Can COPD Cause a Loss of Smell and Taste?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is actually a group of diseases. These diseases cause breathing-related problems and airflow blockage. While tobacco use is a main cause of the disease, other...

By Editorial Team

6 days ago

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