Does the Word Hospice Scare You?When most people think of hospice, the first thing that enters their mind is death and dying with peace and dignity. I...reactions5comments
Inhalers and Their Proper UseToo often, I seem to read about "inhaler abuse." A recent study cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine stated, "Inhaled...reactions13comments
COPD and MenChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among women than men. This is partially due to the different rates and effects...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Special Caregiver in Your Life?I am very blessed and have quite a few reasons why. My main caregiver is my husband, Dave. He has told me...reactionscomments
Can You Avoid Thrush When Having COPD?It was not until my mother started using regular inhalers for her COPD symptoms, that I found out what oral thrush was. As...reactionscomments
My Many Faces in the MorningAh, mornings. I can imagine the many faces of me waking up. The "I didn't get enough sleep grump" face. The "I...reactionscomments
Surviving the SummerIt wasn't long ago when the bitter cold of winter was the major discussion again and again. Think about it: weather is...reactions4comments
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated With COPDStaying hydrated is important for anyone, but if you have a chronic disease like COPD, it’s even more important, and there are...reactions7comments
Expert Answers: Finding a CureHere at COPD.net, we often get questions about finding a cure. There are lots of conversations on our site and our Facebook...reactions21comments
BiPAP: Helping You Live Longer & Better with COPDPeople with severe COPD are now living better and longer than ever before. One reason for this accomplishment is the use of...reactions32comments
COPD and the Flu: What's New for 2018-19?Well, it's that time of year again. The temperatures are starting to drop, schools are back in session and fall is on...reactionscomments
What Is it Like to Live With COPD? – Results From the 2019 COPD In America SurveyMore than 2,000 people with COPD participated in our COPD In America survey to share more about life with the condition. Respondents...reactions17comments
Guess the COPD In America StatisticsIn 2020, 2,074 people diagnosed with COPD took our 6th Annual COPD In America survey. We learn so much about this community...reactions9comments
The COPD Declaration of IndependenceAs we turn the calendar page to July, we come upon the most American holiday of all: the Fourth of July (Independence...reactions2comments
A COPD Travel GuideIt is getting to be that time again for me to travel for the annual Alpha-1 national conference and I know some...reactionscomments
Baseball vs. COPDWe are approaching the middle of the summer season. The smell of fresh-cut grass and the sounds of the ice cream man...reactions3comments
Choosing the Right Style of Nasal Cannula for YouIt is common for COPD patients to transition at some point to oxygen use. We may associate surgery, ER visits, or hospital...reactionscomments
Three Major Drugmakers Cap Inhaler CostsThis year, three large drug companies have agreed to limit the cost of some of their inhalers. The inhalers are used by...reactions14comments
COPD and BloatingIf you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may expect symptoms like being short of breath or coughing. However, some less...reactions86comments
Effects of Bloat on COPDHave you noticed that the effects of 'bloat' don’t normally bother you in morning or afternoons? My symptoms of bloat and COPD...reactions14comments
