DNR or AND: What You Need to KnowEditor's Note: This article discusses sensitive topics related to death, specifically end-of-life care, which may be distressing for some readers. Shortly after...reactions6comments
How to Effectively Communicate With Your DoctorLet's face it, talking to a doctor or any medical person for that matter, is not easy. In fact, sometimes, it can...reactionscomments
World COPD Day and AwarenessOn November 15th, we celebrated World COPD Day. It is this day of the year when we bring awareness of our COPD...reactionscomments
Travel Tips and Precautions for COPD PatientsSo, you've mustered the courage, and you're gonna do it. You are finally feeling strong enough to take that trip, to see...reactions10comments
Holiday Traditions and COPDOne thing I've learned from COPD is that almost everything that I took for granted was going to change. No matter how...reactions1comment
Navigating COPD in 2023: A Year in ReviewAdvocates for people with COPD speak with a special combination of wisdom, strength, and empathy. This collection highlights the top articles written...reactionscomments
The Wonderful Things Life Has To OfferGee, I don’t know what to think of that title. Yet that title seemed to jump out at me and felt perfect...reactions6comments
Three New Year Resolutions for COPD ManagementAs we enter the new year, it's an opportune moment to reflect on our lives and well-being. This year, I encourage everyone...reactions2comments
COPD Pick-Me-UpsDealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be...reactionscomments
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPDThis past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was...reactions28comments
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD DiagnosisI have seen quite a few people in this forum and on many social network forums trying to quit smoking. I have...reactions42comments
Tips for Quitting SmokingSmoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should...reactions3comments
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's LivesThis article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one...reactions19comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive DevicesWe asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle...reactions18comments
COPD and Grocery ShoppingOkay, Raise of hands here. Who among you considers going grocery shopping to be the most annoying errand ever? If you have...reactions21comments
Why I Gave Up the Store Power ChairI needed a scooter to get around the store the other day, but when one became available I gave it to another...reactionscomments
What Can I Eat?It never occurred to me when I was diagnosed with COPD how much it would affect my diet and eating habits. I...reactions25comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the HolidaysIn a recent survey, 106 of our COPD community members shared their holiday struggles as well as some methods for coping during...reactionscomments
Happy Holidays With COPDWelcome to another holiday with COPD! Hearing “Happy Holidays” and noting the time of year, I think Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year...reactions3comments
Handling the Holidays with COPDIt’s that time of year again! In a recent survey, 96% of individuals with COPD indicated they enjoy spending more time with...reactions2comments
