Warm Weather Impact on COPD PatientsTemperature fluctuations can significantly impact COPD symptoms and cause flare-ups year-round. In a perfect environment, it would be 72 degrees with mild...reactionscomments
COPD and the WeatherHave you ever experienced worsening COPD symptoms during certain types of weather? Whether it is too hot, humid, cold, or rainy? I...reactions19comments
A Guide to COPD-Friendly ClimatesI live in Illinois, and for the most part, we have four seasons. I loved growing up in a little rural town...reactions91comments
Spring Ahead With COPDWe just had a time change and sprung ahead an hour. I read that the general idea of why we do this...reactions4comments
Spring Has SprungYearning, I so want to smell the flowers. Wildflowers are my favorites. Yet, nothing compares to the aromatic lilacs from those beautiful...reactions7comments
Tips for Managing Springtime With COPDSpring is my favorite time of year. I love that first day when the snow is gone, and the air is warm...reactions12comments
Do's and Don'ts of Traveling with OxygenIf your doctor has prescribed supplemental oxygen, there is no need to feel that you will never be able to leave your...reactions30comments
At the End of My RopeI got my shiny new oxygen concentrator in 2016, and 33 feet of hose to walk around the house with. They provided...reactions42comments
Spacers and Techniques for Using ThemMany people in the COPD.net community talk about "spacers" when discussing treatment, but there are also many people in the community who...reactions6comments
All About Air Conditioning!Over the past two weeks, I had a patient with severe COPD. Although she went home after the first week, she was...reactionscomments
Protect Yourself During This Triple Threat TimeThis article was originally published on December 9, 2022 Leaving the house means braving the cold air that makes my lungs ache...reactions7comments
Getting Ready For Fall!This article was originally published on October 23, 2019 When September is over and the month turns to October it is cooling...reactions10comments
A Cough Is Very BeneficialA cough can be annoying at times. This is especially true when you have a chronic cough or a cough that won’t...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: Oxygen and Shortness of BreathWe asked our advocates about their challenges in using oxygen and managing shortness of breath. Here are their responses. Barbara I started...reactions11comments
What You Should Know When You Are First Prescribed OxygenEditors Note: The experiences shared in this article are those of the author. Please consult your doctor if you feel that you...reactions65comments
Is it Time for You to Start Supplemental Oxygen Therapy?When you have COPD, the simple act of breathing becomes more difficult. Feeling breathless, having a chronic cough, and experiencing chest tightness...reactions16comments
Who Qualifies For Home Oxygen?There are some amazing benefits of home oxygen therapy. This is for those who qualify. So, how do you know if you...reactions11comments
Preparing for Hotter Weather With COPDSo, the weather is getting hotter. In many places, it’s going to get really hot. For many with COPD, this hot air...reactions8comments
Fickle FriendshipsHow could I have known that people from my past would join me in my current life? It was, after all, I...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
