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The 4th of July was recently commemorated here in the United States. It celebrates the founding of this country in 1776 and the folks who helped it become what it...

There are many respiratory medicines currently on the market. A common way of inhaling these is by using inhalers. Another common way is by using nebulizers. Here is a look...

I think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and what our future holds. At least I did...and...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 380 million people around the world, and those numbers are increasing every year. COPD is a chronic, progressive disease of the lungs for which...

Took a chance and went to the beach this past Sunday. My wife and my daughter were at a niece’s shower. Now it’s a funny thing where I live. Growing...

Recently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD, you are 4 to 5 times as likely...

Present Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin: I suggest you don’t start… smoking. It turns...

We asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment with your own answers! I honestly believe an...

Smoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should do once they are diagnosed is to quit...

Once in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t know if you ever saw, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed...

Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of the symptoms of COPD–like wheezing, chest tightness, coughing...

Less than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This may result in a diagnosis of COPD even if you never smoked. New...

Since the beginning of my time of awareness, I knew that people were young and old. There were people in between too. Some were sick and some were happy and...

Within the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a lot to get here. Here was my medical...

If you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if I had known better at the time, I...

I was just going to write about something...I just can’t remember what it was. Just kidding. Bad joke. The reason I’m writing about memory loss is that often, my wife...

Getting that diagnosis of COPD and then living with its effects is no joke. The way it interferes with everyday life, your ability to be active and your social life...

Rib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally, many feel confused about what to do for...

What if technology could make a difference in the progression and stability of your respiratory health? Good news! It just might, according to a recent study by researchers at the...

We asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle. Check out their answers below, and comment with...