More Tips for Talking With Your DoctorUnfortunately, we must all accept that doctors in the U.S. today have very little time to spend with each patient. Changes in...reactions17comments
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren'tI exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy. Yet, there are days when I wake up depressed, feel out of...reactions64comments
My Satisfaction In CleaningMy hubby was working so I took advantage of the time alone and decided to clean the bathroom. Usually, he does it...reactions5comments
Ask the Advocates: Running ErrandsWe asked our COPD advocates to share their tips on running errands. Here is what they each had to say. Let’s talk...reactions47comments
Helpful Strategies for Easier Daily Living With COPDHabits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions22comments
COPD TriggersChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease. This means that if you have COPD, you will have to manage...reactions9comments
Agent Orange and COPDThe active ingredient of Agent Orange is dioxin. This chemical herbicide has been linked to several diseases and cancer. If you are...reactions2comments
The Emotional Toll of Living With COPDEditor's Note: This article was originally published on March 26, 2024. Each person reading this article knows the physical symptoms of COPD...reactions33comments
Not "Just" a Cough?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things...reactions6comments
The Should-dos in a COPD WorldYou likely know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term that covers emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and the genetic...reactions11comments
COPD: Now What?You will find that you and your doctor, as well as his/her staff, get to be quite a team. At the beginning...reactions2comments
Five Things to Ask Your Doctor About at Your Next AppointmentWhile we know that those with COPD can live normal, healthy lives, proper management for the disease is important to maintaining the...reactions5comments
Dos and Don'ts for Taking COPD MedicationsWhen you have COPD, medications are often an important part of your treatment plan. Some medications work to control or lessen symptoms...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Communication With Your PhysicianResults of the COPD In America 2015 Study reported that almost a third of respondents were unaware of the stage of their...reactions4comments
How to Talk With Your Doctor About COPDCOPD is a chronic illness for which there is no cure. There may be many challenges during the course of your treatment...reactions30comments
COPD in America 2015: CaregiversThe COPD Caregiver In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from 193 individuals who are currently, or in the...reactionscomments
5 Things To Be Thankful For This ThanksgivingIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are five things those living with COPD might be thankful for. For most of history, COPD...reactions3comments
A Day of ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a day that’s set aside to give thanks. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the fall of 1621 when roughly...reactions4comments
Being Thankful for Our Community!From being first diagnosed and finding a treatment that works for you to learning to live with COPD, we know it isn't...reactionscomments
30 Things I Am Thankful ForThanksgiving is just around the corner. And there are so many things COPD-related I am thankful for. Here is a list of...reactions7comments
