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
Lung TransplantMy colleague, John Bottrell, recently wrote a terrific article about lung transplants here at COPD.net. It’s an excellent article and really lays out the whole story about the history of... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tomorrow is My BirthdayEditors note: This post was written by the author the day prior to their birthday. The post was not published on this date. Tomorrow is my birthday – my 65th... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Fans, Breezes, And Cool AirWhen I was a kid having an asthma attack, I’d often open the window. Sometimes I poke my nose to the screen and take a breath of fresh outdoor air... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
If you could speak to your COPD…My COPD and I go walking together… almost every day. I always tell him I’d like to walk a little bit further and it’s because of him that I can’t... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Vitamin D May Help Prevent COPD ExacerbationsFrom time to time, most everyone who has COPD will experience what is called an exacerbation, or flare-up. An exacerbation is a medical term for when your usual COPD symptoms... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
How to Know When the End Is Near With COPDRecently, someone in our COPD community here on this site asked, "How do you know when the end is near with COPD?" it's a valid question and one that may... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How COPD Affects Every Aspect of LifeWe recently asked our COPD community on Facebook if there were any symptoms that took them by surprise. Many respondents answered that they were surprised about how COPD has affected... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
The Absurdity of My COPD LifeDealing with one chronic illness, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is enough. Yeah, well, that didn’t go as planned. I can sit here and shake my head chuckling... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments