Other Lung Conditions: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary SarcoidosisThrough conversations and discussions across COPD.net platforms, we have heard that some folks in our online community are living with other lung...reactionscomments
COPD GlossaryFor those that have dealt with COPD for a while, we are quite familiar with the common terminology used. For patients that...reactions6comments
So You're Having SurgeryNo one relishes the idea of surgery, but at times it’s unavoidable. Now add the fact that you have COPD and your...reactions28comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
My Two-Week Experience With HealthcareWhere do I begin? I'm not sure where to start, but here goes. As you all may know, we've just recently emigrated...reactions6comments
Is That All There Is?If you are familiar with the above-titled song by Peggy Lee from 1969, then you know it provided a topic for many...reactions8comments
Juggling COPD With the Responsibilities of a FamilySuffering from a chronic illness doesn't stop me from being a parent and a partner to my family. Unfortunately, this unpredictable disease...reactions12comments
Five Years InA few days ago, I quietly and somberly celebrated the 5th anniversary of my journey with COPD and heart failure. Those that have...reactions8comments
The StruggleWow. One day you're okay and then the struggle appears like a mighty rock that fell in front of you. Everybody is...reactions4comments
What Are Bubblers? Some people with COPD require home oxygen. The most common delivery device for this is a nasal cannula. Cannulas have prongs that...reactions45comments
How Overwhelming Moving Has BeenIt was quite a surreal moment seeing my family after so long. They hadn't been around when I was diagnosed, so I'm...reactions2comments
Thanks for Inviting MeEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. "Hello...my name is Jeff, and I'm an...reactions25comments
Meditation for Better BreathingWhen many people hear the word meditation, they think of some new age mumbo jumbo. It is immediately dismissed, never realizing the...reactions13comments
COVID-19 Vaccines for People With Lung ConditionsPeople living with COPD face a higher chance of serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19 and having other long-term lung...reactionscomments
What Causes Pulmonary Hypertension?Some people with COPD also have a condition called pulmonary hypertension (PH). This means that you have elevated blood pressure inside your...reactions2comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Check out part 1 and part 2. Lots of anticipation led to my...reactionscomments
COPD Welcome WagonIn the good old days when a person or a couple moved into a different town, when they got married, or when...reactions3comments
My Experience Flying With COPDWell, it's been about a little over a week since landing on UK soil, and what a time we've had. I would...reactions7comments
December 2020 JournalDear Journal, Here we are at the end of another year. It has been a strange year for most, great sadness because...reactions4comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Check out part 1 and part 3! Doing respiratory rehab one-on-one with my...reactions7comments
