When Your Kids Tell You to Quit SmokingWe were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids...reactions3comments
Targeted Lung Denervation for COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease. With COPD, changes in the airways block the normal flow of...reactions14comments
The Healing Power of Routines and RitualsI used to thrive on living life with spontaneity. My work schedule was planned, but beyond that, I believed in letting life...reactions22comments
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator RecallAfter many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks...reactionscomments
Turning My COPD Into a ChallengeSometimes it's so difficult to get into a routine and to do something positive. I have found that I love doing art...reactionscomments
Make Your Home COPD FriendlyWhen you are diagnosed with COPD, you will most likely want to make changes in your home environment. It is so important to...reactions1comment
Is a Portable Oxygen Machine in Your Future?My sister told me she saw someone with a portable oxygen tank and asked why I didn’t have one. Well, I wondered...reactions58comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions15comments
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)...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
Anxiety QuicksandEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Anxiety is your body's natural response to...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
