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
My Journey With CigarettesI have been an advocate for lung health, a Lung Health Ambassador (LHA), since my diagnosis of COPD. I believe every person...reactions63comments
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
