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
NOW CLOSED! COPD.net Giveaway!The COPD.net Awareness Month 2025 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! It is a...reactions4comments
November is Alpha-1 Awareness MonthNot only is November COPD Awareness Month, but it is also Alpha-1 Awareness Month. I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 in 2010 and...reactionscomments
The Invisible vs Visible Aspects of COPDCOPD, much like asthma, is an invisible illness. It involves inhaling invisible substances that cause invisible changes to occur inside the lungs...reactions32comments
How to Help Someone Adjust to Life With COPDSo, you have a loved one or friend newly diagnosed with COPD and you are wondering how you can best help them...reactions5comments
How To Support Someone With COPDHaving a friend or loved one with COPD can be challenging, both for them and for those who care about them. Here...reactions4comments
The Invisible Battle: How to Support Someone through COPD's Unseen Challenges.COPD is a condition that can be hard for others to understand, especially those who don’t live with it. Unlike a broken...reactions25comments
Staying Healthy During the Coldest Months With COPDJanuary, February, and March tend to be the coldest months of the winter in most areas. I don't about you, but I'm...reactions19comments
Eight Tips for Managing the Cold Weather With COPDAs winter approaches, the chill and snow become part of the landscape. It's an opportune moment to discuss effective strategies for navigating...reactions12comments
8 Tips to Help People Understand Your COPDMany people in this community have shared how challenging it is to gain sympathy and understanding from those in their lives who...reactions3comments
Tips for Maximizing Quality of Life With COPDLiving with any chronic illness, especially one that makes it hard to breathe, as COPD does, is no walk in the park...reactionscomments
COPD Statistics and What They Mean for YouWhen you have a chronic illness, it's easy to feel all alone, as though you're the only you know who is dealing...reactionscomments
COPD and Lung DamageI'm guessing that once the awareness of your diagnosis of COPD set in, you started to wonder what could be done about...reactions3comments
