Community Feedback: Strange Symptoms of COPDCOPD is not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. It’s a complicated disease that affects everyone in slightly different ways, starting with the fact that...reactions26comments
Laughing All the WayI have stage three COPD and I have fun. I have stage three COPD and I laugh. I have stage three COPD...reactions2comments
Resources for the CommunityMany of our community members find it helpful when we share various resources - both here at COPD.net and on our Facebook...reactionscomments
8 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About COPDI have now been a respiratory therapist for 21 years. During these years I have taken care of many people with COPD...reactions2comments
Spring Is In The AirIt looks so beautiful outside, yet it’s cold, It’s only the first day of March. Geese are flying, so we know that...reactionscomments
Do You Know These Ten Things About COPD?1. Did you know that COPD was first referred to as “chronic airflow obstruction” and “chronic obstructive lung disease.” The first person...reactions8comments
Managing Your Emotions and COPDWhile it’s possible to live an enjoyable life with COPD, it isn’t always easy. This chronic lung disease, which includes bronchitis and...reactionscomments
Diagnosis: COPDSomething isn’t right. You find you run out of breath so easy. You’re so tired and rundown. You keep coughing. Thankfully you...reactions2comments
Depression and COPD Part III: What Do We Do About It?In this series, we've explored the relationship between COPD and depression. We have gone through the reasons why COPD patients have depression...reactionscomments
COPD and Employment ProtectionLast night, my wife and I watched the 1993 film “Philadelphia” Wonderful movie. A bright, young attorney (Tom Hanks) who is HIV-positive...reactionscomments
Tips for Choosing the Right Portable Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for YouSo, your doctor has decided your breathing status requires supplemental oxygen. This is good news, because easier breathing is ahead for you...reactions12comments
VanityI don’t care what anyone says, men are way more vain than women. At least this one is. It’s one of the...reactions29comments
The Nose Has A Job to Do Too!I don’t know about you but I spend so much time thinking about my lungs and my larynx and throat in general...reactions4comments
The Employer/COPD ConnectionHow can employers better work with COPD patients? In addition to having lung issues myself, I am a respiratory therapist by trade...reactionscomments
The Pharmacist Almost Killed My MomCaller ID told her it was grandma, but the constricted breath didn’t allow my mom to speak. She hit speed dial, and...reactions23comments
Oxygen and me!Once in a while, I find myself acting as if I was still living in my pre-COPD days. That’s a bit difficult...reactions31comments
Are You A Compliant Patient?Today I want to talk about compliance. So, what is compliance? How can it benefit you? By definition, it’s when you comply...reactions12comments
Becoming HouseboundProgression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and...reactions7comments
The 4th of JulyThe 4th of July was recently commemorated here in the United States. It celebrates the founding of this country in 1776 and...reactionscomments
InvincibleI think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and...reactions10comments
