Ask the Advocates: Support GroupsWe asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment with your own answers! I honestly believe an... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 do once they are diagnosed is to quit... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung TransplantWithin the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a lot to get here. Here was my medical... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sleeping and COPDIf you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if I had known better at the time, I... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
COPD and Memory LossI was just going to write about something...I just can’t remember what it was. Just kidding. Bad joke. The reason I’m writing about memory loss is that often, my wife... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Finding Hope and Making Peace With COPDGetting that diagnosis of COPD and then living with its effects is no joke. The way it interferes with everyday life, your ability to be active and your social life... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask the Advocates: Rib CrampingRib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally, many feel confused about what to do for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More StableWhat if technology could make a difference in the progression and stability of your respiratory health? Good news! It just might, according to a recent study by researchers at the... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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. Check out their answers below, and comment with... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
It's a Question Of How I LookPeople make assumptions based on what they think they see when they see me. It's always a question of how I look. Then when they say you don’t look sick... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
A Pithy HIstory Of Oxygen: Part IISo, in 1775 and 1776 oxygen was discovered. Yes, it was discovered twice and by two different people. We discussed this in “A Pithy History Of Oxygen.” This peaked the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From Our PerspectiveThere’s a lot of self-help on the internet for COPD amongst other things. Sometimes it’s sound, medical help. Other times its advice shared by other COPD patients and caregivers. And... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Thoughts: COPD, Intimacy, and RelationshipsChronic conditions, such as COPD can have many different effects, both good and bad, on relationships and intimacy. In some cases, people will feel closer and more connected to loved... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
What Does a Mindful Walk Mean?Having a mindful walk is a simple practice and yet some of us never get it right. It is learning to be aware of your breathing and holding your concentration... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Hygiene and Your COPDWe all know that hygiene is important for our health, but do we really understand it? The definition of conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Having A Power Outage In The Middle of the NightThere are so many things to remember when you have a chronic illness. Some things are within your control and other things, not so much. Having a power outage in... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Hospital Bag NecessitiesI’m a planner. I like to be as prepared as I can for just about any situation I can think of. It is no different when it comes to a... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Would Your Current Self (CS) Say to Your Newly Diagnosed (ND) Self?ND - “Oh boy….” CS - “What?” ND - “Wait. Who are you?” CS - “I am you, 8 years down the road.” ND - “How is that possible?” CS... By KevinDavitt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Your First Exacerbation After Being Diagnosed with COPD - What to ExpectOnce you are diagnosed with COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis, it is only a matter of time before your first exacerbation strikes. Chances are, it will hit you quite unaware... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments44 comments
