COPD and a Life of UncertaintyThere are a great deal of uncertainties living with COPD. Regardless of how meticulous I am about scheduling my daily life to...reactions21comments
Humidity and COPD The high humidity in our home state make life hard for people who have symptoms of lung problem. My mom never thought of...reactions7comments
3 Things Doctors Should Think Twice About Before SayingWe love doctors. They are the ones with the wisdom to diagnose and help people manage COPD. Most are very kind and...reactions22comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with COPD...reactionscomments
COPD: Let Me Sleep on It, Please!A progressive inflammatory lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic disease that causes airflow from the lungs to be obstructed...reactions26comments
Therapy and a COPD DiagnosisTherapy: I’m wondering if it should be one of the first things prescribed to us by our COPD diagnosis. I have thought...reactions48comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactions1comment
Reversing Roles with COPD Most of us know about children who care for aging parents, and how we switch roles later in life. In our case...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: WithdrawingWe asked our COPD advocates to share about the topic of withdrawing. Here is what they each had to say. When I...reactions17comments
Ask the Advocates: ImpatienceWe asked our COPD advocates for their thoughts on impatience and here's what they had to say. Patience is a virtue, so...reactions27comments
Fresh Air!Is there anything better than being inside the house or apartment on a cold winter’s day when you don’t have to go...reactions18comments
Is Your House Toxic?After living with COPD for a few years, mom had her routine down. However, when I came home for a visit, it...reactions13comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha ChaAsk me what day it is or what the date is, I likely can’t tell you. You see, my weeks are cyclical...reactions1comment
What To Expect in The Emergency RoomI am a respiratory therapist. I am involved in the care of people with COPD, especially if you come to the emergency...reactionscomments
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and SymptomsIt has been established that anywhere from 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. It doesn't always happen...reactionscomments
On Death and Dying: Part 1I have COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Under the COPD heading are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and alpha-one deficiency. This subject may...reactionscomments
Remembering WhenAs I stepped out the back door and onto the deck, the heat and humidity seemed to wrap around me. I couldn’t...reactions5comments
What Do Respiratory Medicines Taste Like? Many of us in this community have nebulizers and inhalers. These devices allow us to inhale respiratory medications. So, what do the...reactions12comments
What You Should Know About Augmentation TherapyI am often asked if there is any difference in the treatment of patients who have COPD vs COPD caused by Alpha...reactions2comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 2You can read part one of this story here. The change in medications is making a positive difference! It's important to talk...reactions4comments
