It Was a Meltdown (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Be sure to read part 1 as well! I hadn’t heard back from my doctor's office for 3 days. Finally... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Pharmacists Can Help People With COPDManaging a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) calls for an entire team. While you might first think of your doctors and nurses, your pharmacist can also be a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ever Get Tired of Seeing Doctors? Ever get to the point you get tired of seeing doctors and having to constantly get tested for one thing or another? If this describes you, you are not alone... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Does it Mean if I Am an Alpha-1 Carrier ?An Alpha-1 carrier is a person who has one normal Alpha-1 gene (M) and one defective Alpha-1 gene (usually Z or S) (but there are over 150 mutations). Being a... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like COPD can mean... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Follow-Up Appointments and Their Importance With COPDAbout 3 weeks ago I went for a follow-up CT scan for my lungs. Yesterday after much anxiety and stress, I received the results. The anticipation was nerve-wracking, to say the... By Liana Collet2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What We Wish the World Knew About COPDLiving with COPD can at times be lonely. In the spirit of raising awareness and educating others, we wanted to highlight what you thought the world should know about COPD... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining WeightDid you know breathing may require more energy if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? If you are living with COPD and are experiencing weight loss or are already underweight, you will need more calories to replace the energy... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Slacking on ExerciseWe know that exercise is essential to our well-being. It makes sense that as we age and our day-to-day activities wind down, we need a more regimented exercise routine. For... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finding My Way BackIt has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with a friend the other day. I forget how... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I was so tired. I couldn’t stay awake. It was a... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Anxiety QuicksandAnxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. They forgot to include your brain adding different stress-causing situations that... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Flying by the seat of your pants when you have COPD is dangerous... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your COPD Story"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you are not alone. We have heard people say this quite often in... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Word ScrambleCan you unscramble these 15 words related to COPD? Download the PDF for the answer key. gnzeiewh rtxeoemi slgeinwl ieutfga rotintinu oabtcaexiner oicitydrmbo erscreah cuelbolymt anrtnlpast psioerratry hapestirt omligtolpuson suner... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Be the Captain of Your Own Health"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn In this video, Jeff encourages people living with COPD to take control of their... By Jeff Collings1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Scavenger Hunt Visa Gift Card Giveaway (now closed)The giveaway is now closed. Thanks for entering! Join us here at COPD.net for our latest giveaway! Enter to win a fun prize while connecting further with your very own... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Looking Forward to a Brighter FutureIt's coming up to the warmer months here in my village and I'm really excited. I'm excited about being with family and friends outside and in the fresh air. It... By Liana Collet3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Changes We Have to MakeThe last couple of weeks I have had plenty of time to think, or should I say dwell (the dwelling didn't last too long). The thinking has stayed but not... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Another Baby Step ForwardI have mentioned several times that I have a great deal of anxiety about going out without my husband. If I get very short of breath or there is an... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments