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...reactions24comments
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...reactions21comments
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...reactions1comment
My CardiologistAfter a brief examination the other day, my pulmonologist, Lisa, was looking over her notes and asked me, “When was the last time you saw your cardiologist?” “My cardiologist? I...reactions4comments
4 Tips For Working With COPDIf possible, it’s a good idea to keep working despite COPD. Certainly COPD can pose some problems in the workplace. But, working is great for your financial, mental, and physical...reactions4comments
Chase the Clouds AwayI’m usually an optimistic person – despite living with COPD for eight years now; 8 years that I know of in any event. Who knows – I’m sure it was...reactions28comments
Setting BoundariesProbably the most valuable thing I have learned as an adult is the incredible importance of boundary setting, both when it comes to my health, and in my personal and...reactions13comments
Your ValueSome of the things that I enjoy most on Facebook are the inspirations and quotes that people post. Some are funny, some not so much, some might even reach out...reactions4comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)As you may already know, lung volume reduction surgery is an operation that may be available for patients with severe emphysema where COPD has damaged lung tissue to the point...reactions5comments
Effects of Bloat on COPDHave you noticed that the effects of 'bloat' don’t normally bother you in morning or afternoons? My symptoms of bloat and COPD were traceable. I was OK in the morning...reactions14comments
Keep ReadingI read. All the time. My whole family read quite a bit when we were kids. Mostly because my Dad forbade television watching on a school night. “Read a book!”...reactions8comments
Do I have COPD?Yes, this idea has been bandied about by my doctors. In fact, my Internist actually wrote COPD as my diagnosis in my chart following one of my visits. But, I...reactions5comments
How Healthy is the Air You Breathe?There is still so much we don't understand about COPD. But we do know there are some specific risk factors, both for developing COPD and for your health stability once...reactionscomments
The Definition of COPD Is ChangingThe definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep up on our COPD research. It keeps us on our...reactionscomments
The Better Breathers ClubIf you’re fortunate to have attended a meeting of a COPD support group, I think you’ll agree – they are wonderful. They are good for the spirit and the soul...reactions5comments
The Feeling of a COPD DiagnosisShort of having cancer, a diagnosis of COPD is probably one of the most devastating things that could happen to you. COPD is a slow, progressive disease that will become worse...reactions2comments
Travel EssentialsTraveling can be a stressful time for anyone. Having COPD and preparing to travel can seem like an impossible task. Not to mention the possibility of encountering the plethora of...reactions12comments
Avoiding Fragrances, In the Workplace and Out Part 2For more on this topic, see part 1. One of the most visited places that people struggle with are the local stores. This is because of the chemicals used to...reactions2comments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!Pulmonary rehabilitation is well accepted as a way for COPD patients to improve their quality of life. In this article I’m going to share my tips in getting the most...reactions16comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence EffectsIt was about 7 am, lightly snowing, and still very dark outside. I needed to be sure that I got to work early because I didn’t want my co-workers and...reactions87comments