The Silent StruggleIt is true that when you have a chronic illness like COPD, your daily suffering will be a struggle that others cannot...reactions20comments
COPD Flare vs. Infections: What you should knowCOPD is a chronic disease, for which there is no cure. The course of the illness often lasts for years, perhaps even...reactions8comments
How I Adjusted to CPAPFor years, as a respiratory therapist, I have worked with patients who use CPAP at night for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), COPD...reactions16comments
Affording Our MedicationsI had no insurance when I was first diagnosed with alpha-1 (Genetic COPD). Trying to find the money to pay for my...reactions8comments
How to Afford Your COPD Medicine: Tips and ResourcesMany people are realizing that COPD medicines, especially inhalers, can be very expensive. This is often true even if you have health...reactions20comments
Stuffy Noses and COPD: What’s the Deal?Many people with breathing disorders like COPD also suffer from medical conditions that may make it hard to breathe through your nose...reactions73comments
So You're Having SurgeryNo one relishes the idea of surgery, but at times it’s unavoidable. Now add the fact that you have COPD and your...reactions24comments
10 Ways to Slow the Progression of COPDChronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) is often described as a disease that progresses over time. The good news is that this progression...reactions9comments
Bloated Belly With COPDWhen mom had a bloated belly with COPD, her skin felt tight and stretched. I remember how she would make a joke...reactions28comments
Lessons Learned From COPD PatientsLiving with a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is challenging and far from enjoyable. Many are diagnosed only after years...reactions6comments
Breathing Easy Through the SeasonsIt feels like not long ago, the bitter cold of winter was the major discussion. Think about it: we all have some...reactions5comments
Coping With Life’s Difficulties in a COPD WorldTo me, a COPD world is a world where there is a COPD health focus. Frequently, we are reminded that we have...reactionscomments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! Is that all...reactionscomments
Love, Adaptation, and COPDOn August 22, 2003, I married my best friend. I worked in the ambulance service while he was in the police force...reactions15comments
The Challenge of the Garbage Bags: They Take My Breath AwayMy husband went shopping and bought a generic brand of garbage bags, that the package said were unscented. I got a sore...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory InfectionsWhen it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu...reactions3comments
Learning to Cope: Making Lifestyle ChangesMost people with chronic lung diseases don’t walk around saying, “Woe is me!” We don’t do that. We make adjustments and we...reactions2comments
Trying To Quit Smoking? Never Quit QuittingSo you tried quitting. You quit cold turkey. You tried a medicine like Chantix. You tried working with your doctor. You quit...reactions5comments
COPD ComorbiditiesYou have likely heard me say before that we are unique in our own diseases because we have other health conditions, medications...reactions27comments
Managing COPD: A Guide to Community Support and Daily LivingWhether it's learning about oxygen therapy, adapting to lifestyle changes, or just finding joy in the small moments of life, our community...reactions2comments
