Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Your Diagnosis So, you’ve had that appointment. The one you were told you have a diagnosis of COPD. You’ve had time to ponder it...reactions14comments
This or That: Mesh or Jet NebulizersGiven the variety of options available for nebulizers today, I believe this to be a reasonable question. Which is better: mesh nebulizers...reactions20comments
How to Tell if You're Getting Enough OxygenWhen you have COPD, feeling like you can't catch your breath is quite common. You feel that way partly because you're not...reactions16comments
COPD-Friendly FoodsFor those of us that have COPD, eating is not always an easy task. Sometimes it is the stomach that is upset...reactions19comments
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...reactions286comments
It's a PainShortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms of COPD. Many people who have COPD feel like their chest is...reactions52comments
This or That: Dealing With the HeatCOPD triggers are different for everyone, but a common trigger is hot weather! We want to hear from our community members about...reactions9comments
Living Alone With COPDWhat are your living arrangements? Are you able to live independently? Are you married? Do you have family close by? Do you...reactions2comments
Sleeping in a Recliner vs. a BedFrom the time I was little, I had continuous bouts of chest colds, lung infections, and pneumonia. I slept in the large...reactions21comments
COPD and Thirdhand SmokeYou've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it...reactions9comments
Staging for COPDGetting a COPD diagnosis is downright scary. So many emotions and questions go through your head and trying to make sense of...reactions27comments
Chair Yoga for COPD PatientsEditors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a...reactionscomments
Showering, Personal Hygiene & COPDMost of us with COPD end up showering and taking care of personal hygiene at night or in the middle of the...reactions62comments
Community Feedback: Tips for Showering with COPDCOPD brings with it many challenges, one in particular is the increased difficulty of everyday tasks. When your breathing is labored and...reactions33comments
Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPDWhile I was growing up, severe asthma was my constant companion. When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with...reactionscomments
A Period of ChangeIt feels like our world is going a bit crazy! This article isn’t about politics. It’s about a time in our lives...reactionscomments
The ABC's of COPD CaregivingWhen I think about the time I spent taking care of my mom's journey with COPD, each letter of the alphabet brings...reactionscomments
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPDMy sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in...reactions8comments
Factors That Influence My COPD HealthThe day was a tough one. I was so tired. Something triggered my asthma. COPD could be a culprit too. My osteoarthritis...reactions4comments
Placing Hope in ResearchI'm going to Birmingham, Alabama, for an Alpha-1 lung study. Ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1, I have tried to do...reactions5comments
