How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPDThis past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was...reactions28comments
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD DiagnosisI have seen quite a few people in this forum and on many social network forums trying to quit smoking. I have...reactions42comments
Tips for Quitting SmokingSmoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should...reactions3comments
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's LivesThis article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one...reactions19comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive DevicesWe asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle...reactions18comments
COPD and Grocery ShoppingOkay, Raise of hands here. Who among you considers going grocery shopping to be the most annoying errand ever? If you have...reactions21comments
Why I Gave Up the Store Power ChairI needed a scooter to get around the store the other day, but when one became available I gave it to another...reactionscomments
What Can I Eat?It never occurred to me when I was diagnosed with COPD how much it would affect my diet and eating habits. I...reactions25comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the HolidaysIn a recent survey, 106 of our COPD community members shared their holiday struggles as well as some methods for coping during...reactionscomments
Happy Holidays With COPDWelcome to another holiday with COPD! Hearing “Happy Holidays” and noting the time of year, I think Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year...reactions3comments
Handling the Holidays with COPDIt’s that time of year again! In a recent survey, 96% of individuals with COPD indicated they enjoy spending more time with...reactions2comments
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
Invisible IllnessNo, invisible illness isn’t the name of a disease. The term "invisible illness" represents any chronic illness or disease that a person...reactions10comments
What You Wish Friends and Family Understood About COPD“You seemed fine yesterday.” “You don’t look sick to me.” “So, do you still smoke?” How much easier would it be if...reactions3comments
The Frustration of an Invisible Condition!Has anyone ever said to you, "You look fine. It's hard to believe you're sick!" or something similar? Many people in our...reactionscomments
Making Every Moment of Everyday Worth LivingWhere did this year go? When I was young, I always asked my parents, “Is Christmas coming pretty soon?" I always got...reactions11comments
The COPD Mishaps That We Don’t Like To Talk About: Part 1I can’t believe I’m going there, but here it goes. I know a lot of us have had this happen before, but...reactions13comments
Understanding the Respiratory SystemYou've probably heard the old saying, "Knowledge is power." This is never more true than when dealing with a new diagnosis of...reactionscomments
7 Innovative Breakthroughs for COPD PatientsThere have been a few noteworthy innovations in recent times. These tactics can greatly improve our quality of life with COPD. Here...reactions6comments
COPD Awareness Month: COPD StrugglesI have emphysema and chronic bronchitis from the combination of smoking and having Alpha-1. I usually try to stay upbeat and not...reactionscomments
