Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My FullestMany of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we...reactions5comments
A Lung Transplant Journey: Pete's 10-Year Success StoryDeciding that you are willing to try for a lung transplant is only the beginning. Finding yourself in the middle of the...reactionscomments
What Should I Do During a Flare-up?Sometimes flare-ups seem to blindside the progress you have been making, and they come out of nowhere with a staggering punch. Sometimes...reactions25comments
Ask the Advocates: Running ErrandsWe asked our COPD advocates to share their tips on running errands. Here is what they each had to say. Let’s talk...reactions47comments
Managing the Emotional Toll of Living With COPDIt has been said that nothing else matters when you can't breathe, and I can tell you firsthand that is the truth...reactions33comments
Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? Researchers are studying our disease over time. They now understand that many people in our community suffer from weight loss and fatigue...reactions38comments
Your COPD Flare-Up Action PlanHopefully, if you carefully follow your COPD treatment plan, your health will stay on an even keel most of the time. It's...reactions34comments
The Weather Is a-ChangingChange is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing...reactions23comments
Exacerbations: They Are Different for All of UsSome people with COPD have never had the experience of an exacerbation, but others know all too well what it is and when it is time to ask for help...reactions27comments
The Should-dos in a COPD WorldYou likely know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term that covers emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and the genetic...reactions11comments
Practical Habits and Energy-Saving Tips for Daily Life With COPDHabits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions22comments
COPD 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread AwarenessIf you have COPD, you may have tried to explain to friends, loved ones, caregivers, or other people in your life what...reactions6comments
Asking for Help: A Journey of Acceptance and StrengthHave you ever found it challenging to ask for help? Perhaps you've felt like you're a burden to your loved ones, or...reactions4comments
What If You Need 4 Liters of Oxygen — Or More?Many people in this community require supplemental oxygen. Some use a nasal cannula set at 2 or 3 liters per minute (LPM)...reactions1comment
Just Another Post About Showering with COPDPersonal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do, and it’s not a ‘one-and-done’ thing because these are tasks that we must repeat regularly. reactions61comments
COPD Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction on Causes, Symptoms, and Effective TreatmentAs a respiratory therapist, I encounter many COPD myths. These misconceptions can mislead patients and even delay proper treatment. Let's tackle some...reactions34comments
What Happens If You Are Denied a Lung TransplantThis is a question that I can answer from personal experience. In 2009, Mom had the opportunity to undergo a thorough evaluation...reactionscomments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!Pulmonary rehabilitation is well accepted as a way for COPD patients to improve their quality of life. In this article, I’m going...reactions24comments
Habits of COPD “Veterans”I’ve had COPD for over 16 years. People call me a “COPD veteran,” but the truth is, I still learn something new...reactions9comments
Making Lifestyle Changes Due to COPDI'm sure the list is long with all the things that we can not do or that are too hard for us...reactions83comments
