Love Letters From The PastHave you ever thought about leaving notes, emails, or videos for your family after you are gone? Shortly after they diagnosed me...reactions6comments
When Does Asthma Become COPD?COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...reactions4comments
What Is Bronchiectasis?Bronchiectasis is another chronic lung disease. It may present similar to COPD. Some people with COPD may also have bronchiectasis. So, here’s...reactions5comments
Things to Look Forward ToHere is a simple list. It contains what we can look forward to. New discoveries. Science has taken a thousand-year leap just...reactions8comments
Think in Solutions, Not in ProblemsThe title of this article is actually a comment written by a member of this community. Her name is Patricia. When I...reactions3comments
Do I Need a Probiotic With My Antibiotic?For people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), antibiotic use may be more common than in the general population. Antibiotics serve an...reactions12comments
Packing for Our TripEditor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 3! Where do I...reactions9comments
Time for Our Annual TripEditor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2 and part 3! Well, it's that...reactions4comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactions1comment
The Toll of Frequent COPD ExacerbationsDealing with exacerbations of COPD is a fact of life when you have this disease. But, as emphasized in the most recent...reactions14comments
Don’t Forget Your Medicine!“I felt so good I just flat out forgot my medicine!” said a COPD patient of mine from out of town. He...reactions5comments
Death With DignityJackie tackles the important topic of end-of-life choices and encourages others to consider their wishes. Do you have a COPD story?...reactions7comments
Discovery of Biomarker May Change COPD and Asthma Diagnosis and TreatmentNew research shows that a tiny molecule could help doctors and scientists figure out who is at risk of a chronic lung...reactions2comments
An Overview of Common Antidepressants PrescribedDepression is a common mental illness worldwide; however, people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to depression. Overall, mental health disorders...reactionscomments
Your Diagnosis Is Not a Life SentenceWhen I got my diagnosis of stage 4 COPD I was so scared. I thought I had been diagnosed and sent home...reactions3comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1 and part 3! My husband and I...reactions17comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 1)Editor's note: this is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2 and part 3! You may be...reactionscomments
8 Things To Know About COPD PainWhile COPD isn’t necessarily a painful disease, there is some good evidence linking COPD to pain. Here are 8 things to know...reactions17comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPDThe approach to treatment of COPD will vary to some extent, based on what stage of COPD you are currently at. In...reactionscomments
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
