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
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?Editor's Note: This article was written by Kerri MacKay and originally appeared on our partner site, Asthma.net. I get an annual flu...reactionscomments
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
Managing Our HealthHealthcare can be problematic for those with COPD who live in rural areas. There isn't a pulmonologist in our area; the nearest...reactions4comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPDThe approach to treatment of COPD will vary to some extent, based on what stage of COPD you are currently at. In...reactionscomments
Now closed! COPD.net Summer Giveaway!The COPD.net Summer Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! After a long winter, we all want to soak up...reactions4comments
What is in your COPD Caregiving Backpack?Benjamin Franklin has been quoted as saying, "By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail." If you keep this advice in...reactionscomments
Things I've Learned Living With a COPD DiagnosisMy diagnosis is mild COPD. However, in 2007, I was diagnosed as Stage 3; they said I likely have 5 years to...reactions5comments
A Guide to End-Stage COPD Symptoms and ManagementCOPD is a chronic respiratory illness for which there is no cure and that will progress steadily over time. How much time...reactions32comments
The Newly Diagnosed Mental Health ToolkitWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD sixteen years ago, I felt lost. I think most people feel that way when they...reactions4comments
Eleven Tips for Self-Care We Can DoSelf-Care For Real There are a lot of articles out there about self-care. The intended audiences are everyone from healthy people to...reactions11comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like COPD often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. That is why medical experts often...reactions3comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence EffectsThis article was originally published on April 3, 2019 It was about 7 am, lightly snowing, and still very dark outside. I...reactions87comments
Just Another Post About ShoweringThis article was originally published on July 20, 2021 Personal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do...reactions61comments
Simple Ways to Stick to Your Medication RoutineI wanted to check in with everyone about their medication routines. I've noticed that forgetting to take medication is a common issue...reactions19comments
Am I a Candidate for Zephyr Valves? What You Should KnowI first heard about endobronchial valves – often referred to by the brand name Zephyr valves – around 2015. Back then, they...reactions8comments
Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping, and my heart rate has been skyrocketing. When...reactions291comments
How to Tell if You're Getting Enough Oxygen with COPDWhen you have COPD, feeling like you can't catch your breath is quite common. You feel that way partly because you're not...reactions16comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With COPDWhen you get a COPD diagnosis, you may feel as though the bottom just fell out of your world -- and your...reactions35comments
How to Deal With a Tangled Oxygen LineFor those who use oxygen to help manage their COPD, the tube line can often pose a challenge. If you're not careful...reactions48comments
