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If possible, it’s a good idea to keep working despite COPD. Certainly COPD can pose some problems in the workplace. But, working is great for your financial, mental, and physical...

COPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similarly, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines used are similar. But, they are two different...

I’m usually an optimistic person – despite living with COPD for eight years now; 8 years that I know of in any event. Who knows – I’m sure it was...

Probably the most valuable thing I have learned as an adult is the incredible importance of boundary setting, both when it comes to my health, and in my personal and...

Pulse oximeters are neat little tools. They can help you monitor your oxygen levels. They used to only be available in hospitals. Now you can buy them at stores. So...

Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath...

One of the most discouraging aspects of COPD is that there is no cure and the lung damage it causes is progressive. It can take years, but eventually, COPD will...

Manifestation refers to how a disease presents itself. COPD causes changes to occur inside your lungs. These changes manifest themselves by symptoms you feel. There’s no way I can list...

Some of the things that I enjoy most on Facebook are the inspirations and quotes that people post. Some are funny, some not so much, some might even reach out...

As you may already know, lung volume reduction surgery is an operation that may be available for patients with severe emphysema where COPD has damaged lung tissue to the point...

When you have a chronic, incurable disease, it's natural to be interested in research and new therapies that might offer hope and a solution that current treatments do not. Stem...

Have you noticed that the effects of 'bloat' don’t normally bother you in morning or afternoons? My symptoms of bloat and COPD were traceable. I was OK in the morning...

I read. All the time. My whole family read quite a bit when we were kids. Mostly because my Dad forbade television watching on a school night. “Read a book!”...

Yes, this idea has been bandied about by my doctors. In fact, my Internist actually wrote COPD as my diagnosis in my chart following one of my visits. But, I...

There is still so much we don't understand about COPD. But we do know there are some specific risk factors, both for developing COPD and for your health stability once...

The definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep up on our COPD research. It keeps us on our...

If you’re fortunate to have attended a meeting of a COPD support group, I think you’ll agree – they are wonderful. They are good for the spirit and the soul...

Short of having cancer, a diagnosis of COPD is probably one of the most devastating things that could happen to you. COPD is a slow, progressive disease that will become worse...

Inhalation devices help people live better and longer with COPD. These devices include both inhalers and nebulizer solutions. There are many options to choose from. So, how do you know...

Early warning signs are symptoms felt BEFORE COPD flare-ups occur. They act as warnings that a full-fledged flare-up is impending. When you experience them, actions taken now can prevent flare-ups...