Taking Control of StressStress is my enemy. It can wreck my day, make my heart race, and take my breath away. How those of us with COPD...reactions3comments
COPD and Indoor AirIt’s summer. Our focus has been on the outdoors. The big topic of conversation is usually the weather. Spring brought snow and...reactionscomments
There’s an app for COPD? (Part 1)I’m not a big tech guy, especially when it comes to my iPhone. I have it to make phone calls, to use...reactionscomments
The Holidays Are Upon Us, Now What?Once again we’re shopping for our loved ones' gifts. Sometimes buying for our loved ones can be difficult. It can be harder...reactions2comments
Who Cares For Who With COPD?What is meant by who cares for who with COPD? Frequently a person with COPD has a spouse, partner, or other loved...reactions2comments
Did You Know...Whether you have COPD, or know someone who does, these 25 facts can open your eyes to the vast world of Chronic...reactionscomments
20 Reasons Why COPD Awareness MattersI’m going to give you 20 reasons why COPD awareness matters: What are some reasons you think COPD awareness matters? Let us...reactions2comments
Exercise for Quality of LifePre-COPD, I had always led a fairly active life. Up until about ten years ago, I snow skied, hiked, gardened, and worked...reactions4comments
What Is a Quality Life?Often on these pages, we talk about working with your doctor to develop strategies for improving the overall quality of your life...reactionscomments
COPD and Cleaning ProductsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of conditions that affect the lungs and make it hard to...reactions41comments
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Be sure to check our part 2 and part 3! I was...reactions2comments
Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My FullestMany of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we...reactions5comments
How Can Doctors Tell If It Is Asthma, COPD, or Both?Some people have asthma. Some people have COPD. And some people have both in what is now called Asthma/COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)...reactions11comments
COPD and Self-EsteemCOPD and self-esteem. They seem like an unlikely pair, but are they? My computer has been sick and I finally took it...reactions10comments
A 4-Legged Support SystemThe other day my daughter’s dog had emergency surgery. The following morning, sweet Lucy passed away. From our own homes, we mourned...reactions5comments
Oxygen Users: Be Careful Around Open FlamesMany people in this community definitely benefit from oxygen therapy. Studies show that, for those who need it, oxygen therapy can help...reactions2comments
Thunderstorms and BreathingWhen I was a small child, I was deathly afraid of thunderstorms. According to my late mother, at the first crack of...reactions9comments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 1Editor's note: this is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I have been...reactionscomments
Community Feedback: Managing Changing SeasonsDepending on where you live, the months of April and May mean spring weather – the transition between harsh winter and humid...reactionscomments
Breathing Strategies: Which Have You Tried?Here at COPD.net, we are interested in hearing about which of the following breathing strategies and techniques you have tried with your...reactionscomments
