How to Support Someone through COPD's Unseen ChallengesCOPD is a condition that can be hard for others to understand, especially those who don’t live with it. Unlike a broken...reactions25comments
What I Wish Others Knew About Life With COPDPeople see me out and about and think I look fine. What they don't see is everything it takes just to get...reactions3comments
Am I a Candidate for Zephyr Valves? What You Should KnowI first heard about endobronchial valves – often referred to by the brand name Zephyr valves – around 2015. Back then, they...reactions8comments
Asking for Help: A Journey of Acceptance and StrengthHave you ever found it challenging to ask for help? Perhaps you've felt like you're a burden to your loved ones, or...reactions6comments
COPD.net Awareness Month 2026 Giveaway!November is COPD Awareness Month! It is a time to recommit to educating others and raising awareness of COPD. Those living with...reactions5comments
COPD 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread AwarenessIf you have COPD, you may have tried to explain to friends, loved ones, caregivers, or other people in your life what...reactions6comments
Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My FullestMany of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we...reactions10comments
A Lung Transplant Journey: Pete's 10-Year Success StoryDeciding that you are willing to try for a lung transplant is only the beginning. Finding yourself in the middle of the...reactionscomments
What Should I Do During a Flare-up?Sometimes flare-ups seem to blindside the progress you have been making, and they come out of nowhere with a staggering punch. Sometimes...reactions25comments
Ask the Advocates: Running ErrandsWe asked our COPD advocates to share their tips on running errands. Here is what they each had to say. Let’s talk...reactions47comments
COPD TriggersCOPD causes blocked airways and makes breathing difficult. One important part of managing COPD is avoiding triggers...reactions14comments
Managing the Emotional Toll of Living With COPDIt has been said that nothing else matters when you can't breathe, and I can tell you firsthand that is the truth...reactions33comments
Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? Researchers are studying our disease over time. They now understand that many people in our community suffer from weight loss and fatigue...reactions38comments
Your COPD Flare-Up Action PlanHopefully, if you carefully follow your COPD treatment plan, your health will stay on an even keel most of the time. It's...reactions34comments
The Weather Is a-ChangingChange is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing...reactions23comments
Exacerbations: They Are Different for All of UsSome people with COPD have never had the experience of an exacerbation, but others know all too well what it is and when it is time to ask for help...reactions27comments
The Should-dos in a COPD WorldYou likely know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term that covers emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and the genetic...reactions11comments
Practical Habits and Energy-Saving Tips for Daily Life With COPDHabits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions22comments
What If You Need 4 Liters of Oxygen — Or More?Many people in this community require supplemental oxygen. Some use a nasal cannula set at 2 or 3 liters per minute (LPM)...reactions1comment
Just Another Post About Showering with COPDPersonal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do, and it’s not a ‘one-and-done’ thing because these are tasks that we must repeat regularly. reactions61comments
