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
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
Expert Answers: Steroid BruisingHave you ever experienced bruising, yet have no idea where the bruises came from? Read on for information from our expert respiratory...reactions6comments
Steroids, Bruising, and BonesThere is a saying, 'The older we get the more pill we take.' I am sure this applies even more for us...reactions17comments
Remembering Carol KirkerIt is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Carol Kirker passed away in February 2022. Carol lived with COPD for...reactions6comments
Help, I Need SomebodyI often hear some of you that have COPD say that you have no help. I believe people when they say this...reactions7comments
