Managing Depression Brought On by Living With COPDLiving with COPD is not easy. Dealing with the day-to-day aggravations of being short of breath and the anxiety it causes is...reactionscomments
COPD and Workplace AccommodationsLiving and working with a chronic respiratory condition like COPD can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect With Real People Living With COPD?Getting through life with COPD can sometimes feel intimidating or confusing, particularly when facing it without support. After receiving the diagnosis of...reactions5comments
Where Does Happiness Come From?I started the day overwhelmed, coughing, down, tired, and broke. From there I sat down to take my meds and to relax...reactions5comments
An Embarrassing SituationWhen you have COPD and become short of breath, you may feel the urgency to go to the bathroom or experience incontinence...reactions86comments
I'm Too Young To Have COPD"I'm too young for COPD" is something that I frequently hear. According to the Mayo Clinic, "COPD develops slowly over the years...reactions3comments
Are We Cleaning Our Supplies Properly?I have learned many new things over the years while living with COPD. Every time I think I have learned it, here...reactions40comments
Looking Forward to a Brighter FutureEditor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Liana passed away in November of 2021. She is deeply missed, but her encouragement...reactions2comments
The Summer Slump With COPD and How to Beat ItSummertime has a certain feel that brings on memories of my mom. All of my mom’s friends called her Tootsie. She lived...reactions7comments
Summer Heat, Humidity, and Air Quality as COPD TriggersSummer is here, and so is the chance to enjoy the great outdoors. But be careful. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary...reactions36comments
Tips for Dealing With Summertime COPD TriggersAh... summertime... It's a wonderful time of the year, with warm temperatures, fun times with family and friends and perhaps even the...reactionscomments
Understanding Thirdhand SmokeMany people are familiar with the concept of first and secondhand smoke, but have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke...reactionscomments
Thanksgiving: To Do or Not To DoThanksgiving can be a huge celebration as, for some, it kicks off the holiday season. As baby boomers, we have become accustomed...reactions18comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD I have been talking about moving for about three years. My first plan was to move to Texas from Massachusetts to be...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Managing Depression With COPDMy mom was an open book. Whatever she was going through, those close to her knew about it. She spoke in plain...reactionscomments
Telehealth for COPDTelehealth use is defined as an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or other health professional by video or phone. In 2021, telemedicine...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: COPD, Intimacy, and RelationshipsChronic conditions, such as COPD can have many different effects, both good and bad, on relationships and intimacy. In some cases, people...reactions25comments
What BiPAP or CPAP Mask Do You Like Best?If your doctor suggests trying a non-invasive ventilation (NIV) device like CPAP, BiPAP, or Trilogy ventilators, you might hesitate because you're not...reactions11comments
Losing Our COPD FriendsI recently wrote about the positive things that have happened because of having COPD. One of the things listed in that article...reactionscomments
COPD OverloadCOPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. There are days I feel I am suffering from an overload of my disease...reactions48comments
