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By Editorial Team - September 30, 2016

You know what COPD.net’s contributors and moderators think about COPD – but there’s more to everyone than COPD! So we’re doing a “Getting to Know…” series to introduce you to the people... READ MORE

It’s a Shame – Part IV: Guilt and Judgment

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By Michelle Vincent - September 28, 2016

“I felt ashamed.” “But of what? Psyche, they hadn’t stripped you naked or anything?” “No, no, Maia. Ashamed of looking like a mortal — of being a mortal.” “But how could you... READ MORE

Hospice Revisited: Resources

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By Mary Ultes - September 26, 2016

In my previous article, Hospice Revisited, I spoke about the misconceptions around hospice and palliative care. In addition to that, I wanted to suggest some resources that could be helpful: Volunteer Caregivers... READ MORE

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Your Stories

No, I never smoked. Seriously.

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By JoanneC - August 19, 2016

My COPD stems from a lifelong birth defect. Originally diagnosed as needing a “pectus excavatum” at about 6 months to keep my deformed ribs from puncturing my lungs and heart, things were... READ MORE

One more thing

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By krehbiel - August 15, 2016

On top of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis, having chemo for a rare cutaneous cancer, I found out I have COPD. This news just put me over the top until I looked around... READ MORE

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By Moe616 - August 5, 2016

Hi, I am 61 years old and have had COPD since I was 48. I am now at 24% capacity. I try to walk every day and if I can’t I dance... READ MORE

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