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By Editorial Team - July 21, 2017

It’s no secret that the weather can affect your COPD, with rain and humidity topping the list of potential exacerbation triggers. Summer is upon us, and rising temperatures can lead to greater... READ MORE

COPD and Mucus

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By Leon Lebowitz, BA, RRT - July 20, 2017

The coughing associated with COPD produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus. The increase in the production of mucus and secretions are due to an excessive amount of mucus-producing cells... READ MORE

Check Out the New Q&A Feature

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By Editorial Team - July 18, 2017

Have a question about COPD and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions from other community members. You can search through previously posted questions... READ MORE

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Questions & Answers

Best oximeter that tells me when oxygen is low

1 Answer Submitted By Radar6Henry - July 21, 2017

Been on oxygen for 3 years and the last week found my cannula lying in my lap. Husband going on Amazon to find an oximeter that will wake me up when oxygen… READ MORE

How do I handle a smoky atmosphere?

3 Answers Submitted By Roger - July 21, 2017

Here in northern Montana it’s forest fire season, so it can get bad even though I am 60 miles from the Rockies.

Orange Ribbon

3 Answers Submitted By Lazy T - July 18, 2017

Why isn’t there an orange ribbon displayed on this site and the Facebook site?

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Your Stories

Living with COPD, or is it?

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By arnoldbentley - July 21, 2017

First thing you gotta learn and accept when you have COPD is that your married life is over as you used to know it. Not a lot of women can deal with... READ MORE

A trip to the mall.

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By FullyAlive - July 17, 2017

After I’ve struggled to walk into the mall with Woody (portable oxygen) I casually fake a phone call to catch my breath. I like to believe that nobody can hear me gasping,... READ MORE

COPD wanna fight? I will fight!

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By Lazy T - July 7, 2017

Returned from a nice Fourth of July weekend, immediately started with the problems. This morning, though, we are fighting. It is 74 degrees with 78% humidity. Quarter mile walk… somewhat brisk… slight... READ MORE

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