Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Organizing Medications for COPDMom wanted to remain as independent as possible. She enjoyed having our support, but didn’t want to be a burden. The first...reactions2comments
Four Things All COPD Patients Should HaveThere are 15 million people in the U.S. with a diagnosis of COPD. Each one experiences this disease in unique ways. Some...reactions17comments
COPD And My Medication ManagementAs the discharge nurse was going over my meds, I was anticipating explaining all of this to the pharmacist. Since being diagnosed...reactionscomments
Medication ManagementIf you have COPD, you will most likely already have an arsenal of tools at your disposal on a daily basis to...reactionscomments
10 Tips For Managing COPDCOPD is a chronic disease. This means it’s always there. However, the progression of the disease can be slowed, and symptoms can...reactionscomments
10 Things Not To Say To Someone With COPDHere are ten things not to say to someone living with COPD. (Followed by what a person with COPD might say in...reactions21comments
COPD Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction on Causes, Symptoms, and Effective TreatmentAs a respiratory therapist, I encounter many COPD myths. These misconceptions can mislead patients and even delay proper treatment. Let's tackle some...reactions34comments
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...reactions23comments
Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? Researchers are studying our disease over time. They now understand that many people in our community suffer from weight loss and fatigue...reactions28comments
More Than a Feeling: Tired vs COPD TiredSometimes the word tired just doesn’t cut it when it comes to COPD. Although symptoms can vary from person to person, many...reactions126comments
Fatigue: The Silent SymptomWhile dyspnea (labored or shortness of breath) is often the most experienced and most recognized symptom of COPD, fatigue, or lack of...reactions16comments
How to Spot a Bad Doctor: Signs You Need a New PhysicianWhat do you call a doctor who barely passed his medical exam? You call him doctor. I am sure that some of...reactions41comments
Six Steps To Finding A Great DoctorSome people think that if you’re healthy, any doctor will do. Right? If you have a chronic lung disease like COPD, you’ll...reactionscomments
The Unspoken Struggles and Everyday Frustrations of Living with COPDLiving with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) presents a unique set of challenges that extend far beyond the well-known symptom of breathlessness...reactionscomments
The Mind is a Tool for Managing COPDI have often talked about providing patients with tools for their toolbox to manage their COPD. One of the most important tools...reactionscomments
Setting the StandardI like to think of myself as not only a patient advocate but a patient obsessed with implementing the gold standard of...reactions3comments
Sharing my COPD Journey!For those of you who don’t know me, I’d like to use my first article for COPD.net to introduce myself and how...reactions3comments
The COPD Cure!Over the last 8 years, the most common question I have seen asked by COPD patients undoubtedly would be “is there a...reactions2comments
COPD Management StrategiesIn a previous article, I referred to my four pillars of living well with COPD. They are knowledge, medication, nutrition and exercise...reactionscomments
