Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life: Understanding the Initial Emotional ImpactThe reaction to being diagnosed with COPD is as varied as the people who get COPD. Being diagnosed with COPD may cause...reactions34comments
Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life: Navigating Deeper Emotions and Finding AcceptanceWhen you are in mourning for the life you've lost to COPD, denial, disbelief and grief are the easiest emotions to deal...reactions17comments
Bringing Awareness: Part 1Have you been diagnosed with COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Do you know someone who has COPD? COPD is the umbrella term...reactions3comments
COPD Awareness: 15 Ways it Makes A DifferenceCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. We all know that, right? Some of us do, but not all. Do you know...reactions2comments
Where There’s SmokeLooking out the window, I noticed smoke billowing from a house half a block behind ours. My husband saw it just before...reactions8comments
Symptoms of COPD, Some May Be SurprisingCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD has some...reactions4comments
Winter is ComingI spent my entire life in Southern California until the spring of 2017 when my family and I decided to move to...reactions23comments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of BreathThere are many different reasons that you may become short of breath, and if you are just beginning to learn about COPD...reactions8comments
Community Feedback: What Scents Trigger Your COPD?For individuals living with COPD, sometimes, it’s hard to know what will trigger a flare-up. While many people enjoy holiday candles, perfume...reactions4comments
What’s That Smell?Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how...reactions18comments
Ask the Advocates: Support GroupsWe asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment...reactions7comments
Find Your COPD BuddiesWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD (I have an asthma/COPD overlap) in my mid-20s, I was devastated and confused. I had...reactions7comments
Money Saving Hacks for Those with COPDCOPD can feel like a bank-breaking diagnosis considering it requires medication that many have to take daily. Too often, patients are choosing...reactions10comments
COPD and AllergiesCOPD presents its very own set of difficulties for each of us in our daily lives. They range from tightness in the...reactions19comments
Tidbits for COPD in Cold Weather at Home & AwayCold weather is definitely here. With it comes a change in our own health. I don’t know about you, but my body feels...reactionscomments
Five Practical Gifts Ideas for Someone With COPDI work in a hospital and engage in daily conversations with COPD patients. Additionally, as an active member of this community, I...reactions2comments
Gift Ideas for Those with COPDThe holidays are coming! Are you trying to come up with gift ideas for your friend or family member who has COPD?...reactions5comments
Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from HomeEditor's Note: Please note that each hospital admission is unique, and the following account represents only one perspective. When you come to...reactions11comments
What’s Your Hobby?Anyone with any sort of breathing problems and/or lung disease know that some days are just HARD. Using up all of our...reactions33comments
How Do You Entertain Yourself In The Hospital?Following a hospital admission for a COPD exacerbation, you may reach a point of recovery where you're feeling better, yet still have...reactions1comment
