Is COPD a Disability?Anyone with severe COPD will look at that title and answer with a loud YES, without hesitation. Many people diagnosed with COPD...reactions22comments
My Friend Rick (Part 3)Earlier this year, I wrote two articles (Part 1, Part 2) about a new friend “Rick” (not his actual name). I had...reactions7comments
My Medical BinderIt is fairly common in any family that one person handles the finances. This typically includes budgeting, banking, and paying the monthly...reactions9comments
Thunderstorms and BreathingWhen I was a small child, I was deathly afraid of thunderstorms. According to my late mother, at the first crack of...reactions9comments
Transplant – Part 1“Wake up, Mr. Davitt. Wake up.” “Mmmph...ehhh...wha? What?” “It’s time to wake up and see how you’re doing?” My eyes opened and...reactions34comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactions3comments
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)About a year ago, my husband and I made the decision to sell our home of 40 years and move halfway across...reactions8comments
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions4comments
COPD OverloadCOPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. There are days I feel I am suffering from an overload of my disease...reactions48comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
COPD and a Life of UncertaintyThere are a great deal of uncertainties living with COPD. Regardless of how meticulous I am about scheduling my daily life to...reactions21comments
Making Things EasierI'm all for keeping active, but I am also all for making things easier too. On good days I tend to cook...reactions7comments
Let’s Talk Mesh NebulizersMany of us here in this community use nebulizers. Other than inhalers, these are ideal for inhaling respiratory medicine. In the past...reactions22comments
Coping With Mental Health: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) TherapySome people who have experienced a shocking, dangerous, or frightening event may develop a disorder known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The...reactionscomments
COPD and a BedSome years ago, we went bed shopping. I found a fantastic adjustable bed. It was more money than I felt we could...reactions3comments
Breztri Aerosphere™ Approved to Treat COPDBreztri Aerosphere is a single-inhaler, fixed-dose combination of 3 drugs that has been approved by the FDA for the maintenance treatment of...reactions2comments
COPD: Let Me Sleep on It, Please!A progressive inflammatory lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic disease that causes airflow from the lungs to be obstructed...reactions27comments
Wearing Masks With COPDAs the COVID pandemic continues to surge, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people wear face masks in public...reactions2comments
Virtual Reality and COPDI was never a video game player. My two sons play – too often, in my opinion - and many of my...reactionscomments
Why Do Most Smokers Not Get COPD?Smoking is often cited as the most common cause of COPD. This makes sense, considering studies show 75% of COPDers are current...reactions7comments
