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
Exercise for Quality of LifePre-COPD, I had always led a fairly active life. Up until about ten years ago, I snow skied, hiked, gardened, and worked...reactions4comments
How I Recover From Panic BreathingEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Tips on how to recover from panic...reactions17comments
Over-the-Counter Mucus Secretion Drugs: Do They Really Work?As a pharmacist, I am often asked whether over-the-counter mucus secretion drugs are beneficial for people with COPD. Some people with COPD...reactions7comments
Experiencing COPDUnderstanding COPD cannot be done unless you live it. That is really true of any illness. True understanding comes from experiencing daily...reactions26comments
You Have Alpha-1, Now What? Diet and Exercise (Part 3 of 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 3-part series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! When I...reactionscomments
Changing Medications and the Effects on COPD SufferersI needed a new doctor after moving. When we arrived in the UK, we registered at the local GP's surgery and I...reactions10comments
The Shiny Side UpEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Just like working through the different stages...reactions10comments
Long-Term Oxygen Use and COPDLong-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is a treatment option for some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This lasting lung illness can...reactions8comments
Planning for SpringtimeIt happened last week and it is going to happen again next week. What a difference it made for everyone’s mental and...reactionscomments
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 2 of 3)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Check out part 1 and part 3! When I was first diagnosed...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned in COPD ManagementCOPD comes with many symptoms, not just shortness of breath. It took some time to figure this out, learn which ones affect...reactions15comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?It is inevitable that your life will change after being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You may have chronic bronchitis...reactions2comments
On Wearing a BraMen can’t really know the pain and discomfort of wearing a bra. From the time I was a child, I could never...reactions82comments
Learning How Other Countries Work With MedicationI wanted to share with you how different each country can be regarding how we get our medication. Reading through the articles...reactions3comments
Learning to SurfEditor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Jeff combats his anxiety by being overprepared...reactions1comment
Happiness TriggersWe are always talking about triggers. I’ve spent hours in discussion about what sets off my COPD symptoms, what I am sensitive...reactions23comments
Milestones and My Continued Journey With COPDWe recently moved into our new home and so much has happened since then. As you may know, most homes in the...reactionscomments
Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My FullestMany of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we...reactions5comments
