Summer ReadingTook a chance and went to the beach this past Sunday. My wife and my daughter were at a niece’s shower. Now...reactionscomments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPDRecently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD...reactions3comments
Me and mePresent Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin:...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Support GroupsWe asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment...reactions7comments
Tips for Quitting SmokingSmoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should...reactions3comments
Bits & PiecesOnce in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t...reactions6comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of...reactions7comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ AllergiesLess than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This may result in a diagnosis...reactions3comments
Aging, COPD and a Bucket ListSince the beginning of my time of awareness, I knew that people were young and old. There were people in between too...reactions6comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung TransplantWithin the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a...reactions1comment
Sleeping and COPDIf you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if...reactions9comments
COPD and Memory LossI was just going to write about something...I just can’t remember what it was. Just kidding. Bad joke. The reason I’m writing...reactions18comments
Finding Hope and Making Peace With COPDGetting that diagnosis of COPD and then living with its effects is no joke. The way it interferes with everyday life, your...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Rib CrampingRib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally...reactions15comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More StableWhat if technology could make a difference in the progression and stability of your respiratory health? Good news! It just might, according...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive DevicesWe asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle...reactions18comments
It's a Question Of How I LookPeople make assumptions based on what they think they see when they see me. It's always a question of how I look...reactions16comments
A Pithy HIstory Of Oxygen: Part IISo, in 1775 and 1776 oxygen was discovered. Yes, it was discovered twice and by two different people. We discussed this in...reactionscomments
From Our PerspectiveThere’s a lot of self-help on the internet for COPD amongst other things. Sometimes it’s sound, medical help. Other times its advice...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: COPD, Intimacy, and RelationshipsChronic conditions, such as COPD can have many different effects, both good and bad, on relationships and intimacy. In some cases, people...reactions27comments
