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...reactions21comments
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
Wildfires From CanadaThese Canadian wildfires have had a serious impact on a large portion of the U.S. In Illinois, our air quality has been...reactions6comments
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
