Better Breathing Exercises for COPDThe main effect of having COPD is how it affects your ability to breathe easily. The four main symptoms of COPD include:...reactions3comments
My Friend Rick (Part 4)Editor's note: Check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this interview series. Kevin: You had gone to rehab before...reactions3comments
What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP?Some people with COPD develop a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When this occurs, it is often referred to as COPD-OSA...reactionscomments
Transplant – Part 1“Wake up, Mr. Davitt. Wake up.” “Mmmph...ehhh...wha? What?” “It’s time to wake up and see how you’re doing?” My eyes opened and...reactions34comments
What's NextEditor's note: This is part 2 of a three-part series. Part 1 can be found here and part 3 here. There are...reactions2comments
What COPD Actually Feels LikeThis one is primarily for friends, family, and the general public. You know that we COPD patients can't breathe. We say we're...reactions15comments
My Friend Rick (Part 3)Earlier this year, I wrote two articles (Part 1, Part 2) about a new friend “Rick” (not his actual name). I had...reactions7comments
The COPD StigmaFor the vast majority of people, when they hear the words "COPD" they automatically think "they must be a smoker." While smoking...reactions11comments
The Heat is On: Effects of Hot Weather on COPDI'm a freak of nature I'm so hot. I need someone who'll continually fan me, bathe my face with a cold washcloth...reactions1comment
Well Balanced Affordable Meals for COPDI live on Social Security. I have no other income, I don't get food stamps or low income housing. I am telling...reactionscomments
Live for TodayHaving a chronic illness such as COPD can cause one to blame themselves for their disease. They feel guilty over things they...reactions6comments
Same Devil, Different Levels - Same Level, Different DevilsThe severity of COPD is normally determined by breathing tests. These tests are used to determine the stage of your COPD. There...reactions1comment
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 2This is part 2 of "Documents Every COPDer Should Have. For part 1, click here. I have been asked several times what...reactionscomments
Accepting LimitationsA big topic of conversation frequently seems to be on weight. It seems easier to help others with their struggles, yet more...reactions11comments
The Foggy Brain Dead ZoneHave you ever seen an old Sherlock Holmes movie? All the old films ends with Holmes and Watson chasing the nefarious villain...reactions12comments
A Letter To My Family About COPDDear Loved One: Sometimes it’s difficult to talk to you, to tell you what I feel, to tell you what I’m going...reactions20comments
Days with COPD: The Good, The Bad, and The RecoveryFor people with COPD, every day is different- Some days are better than others, and some days are spent recovering from sickness...reactions9comments
What Triggers the Coughing Bouts?For the last few weeks, I have been trying to pay particular attention to what triggers the fits of coughing from COPD...reactions9comments
When You Can’t Afford COPD MedicationThe cost of medications and inhalers for COPD can be steep if you are on a limited income. I was Mom’s caregiver...reactions11comments
A Talk to My Future SelfMy oldest daughter and I were talking about life. We talked about some guilt from the past and how we have no...reactions4comments
