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...Last fall we asked our COPD.net Facebook community where they were from. Not surprisingly, we heard from people all over the world! Nine countries and four continents were represented. The...

...We have been best friends ever since that first day we met. Have you met any good friends online?...

...Often times we Respiratory Therapists have to take on the role of teacher. We do our part to fix you. Then we teach you. That's what we do. For me...

...When I was first diagnosed with COPD I heard the phrase “COPD is a family disease.” Over time, and talking with COPDers and family, as well as other support people...

...For the next few weeks, I’m sure it seemed to my wife, children and to my friends that I was getting “back to normal.”...

...I asked for help from loved ones, friends, my spiritual community, and my medical team. And, boy, did they come to my aid!...

...I have now been a respiratory therapist for 21 years. During these years I have taken care of many people with COPD. Some I have even gotten to know quite...

...I say goodnight to my family, my Facebook family and friends. I kiss my husband goodnight....

...feel “like you’re dying” but is not always noticeable from the outside looking in, which is why many of you in the community expressed frustration when friends...

...Luckily, my friend, Peter, who grew up where we live now who has emphysema and uses oxygen had warned me, right around the time of my COPD diagnosis, to...

...It’s brought back some old family and friends. Many new friends as well....

...I have several friends who belong to a historical reenactment group and have learned several crafts....

...They are both my friends. Over the course of those 20 years, I have formed many relationships with many patients....

...Do it for a family member or friend. Share your pictures and memories, fulfilled dreams live on forever....

...Sometimes, folks think I’m lazy. And, admittedly, I am. I think I’ve said this before – in fact, I know I’ve said this before - but I’d sleep until noon...

...It has been a dark lonely three years. The pandemic happened so fast and lasted so long, it has been years since my extended family and I have been together...