COPD Word ScrambleCan you unscramble these 15 words related to COPD? Download the PDF for the answer key. gnzeiewh rtxeoemi slgeinwl ieutfga rotintinu oabtcaexiner...reactionscomments
Be the Captain of Your Own HealthEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader."Take care of your body. It's the only...reactions1comment
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 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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
The Power of Music: A COPD.net PlaylistMusic is powerful. It can lift our moods, console us when we're down, and connect us with the world. We asked you...reactions17comments
Could a Protein One Day Prevent and Treat COPD?There is a protein COPD researchers are very interested in. It is called adenine nucleotide translocase (ANT). They are hoping this protein...reactions9comments
Adapting to COPD“Give yourself time to catch up. Be gentle with yourself. Listen to your needs. Let yourself adapt to the changes that are...reactionscomments
Stopping Winter Weight GainEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Jeff shares how he resists the temptation...reactionscomments
Starting Your Treatment With SpirivaSpiriva, also known as tiotropium, is a common drug used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The following will highlight what to...reactionscomments
This Guy Named TedThere was this guy that lived in the neighborhood I grew up in. I don't want to tell you his real name...reactionscomments
Lung Hyperinflation in COPDLung hyperinflation happens when air gets trapped in the lungs. It is sometimes called “long lungs.” The trapped air causes the lungs...reactions4comments
COPD and Liver Disease - Could One Be Causing the Other?Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a condition that may result in serious lung disease in adults and/or liver disease in infants, children, or...reactionscomments
Taking Control of StressStress is my enemy. It can wreck my day, make my heart race, and take my breath away. How those of us with COPD...reactions3comments
Comfort and Life With COPDIt has taken me a very long time to find my comfort level living with COPD. I am still working on some...reactions7comments
Disturbed SleepHave you noticed any change in your sleep pattern and how you get comfortable? I have noticed a lot of change. No...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Using Airway Clearance Devices: A Guide to Flutter Valves and AcapellasI have been getting lots of questions lately about flutter valves and acapellas. A common one that has been advertising heavily is...reactions15comments
The Things People SayI’m sure most of us are familiar with the term "invisible illness." This is a term for medical conditions that are not...reactions22comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions3comments