How COPD Affects Every Aspect of LifeWe recently asked our COPD community on Facebook if there were any symptoms that took them by surprise. Many respondents answered that...reactions21comments
The Absurdity of My COPD LifeDealing with one chronic illness, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is enough. Yeah, well, that didn’t go as planned. I...reactions1comment
My CardiologistAfter a brief examination the other day, my pulmonologist, Lisa, was looking over her notes and asked me, “When was the last...reactions4comments
4 Tips For Working With COPDIf possible, it’s a good idea to keep working despite COPD. Certainly COPD can pose some problems in the workplace. But, working...reactions4comments
Medications Used To Treat Asthma And COPDCOPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines...reactions14comments
Chase the Clouds AwayI’m usually an optimistic person – despite living with COPD for eight years now; 8 years that I know of in any...reactions28comments
Setting BoundariesProbably the most valuable thing I have learned as an adult is the incredible importance of boundary setting, both when it comes...reactions13comments
COPD Lexicon: Pulse Oximetry Terms To KnowPulse oximeters are neat little tools. They can help you monitor your oxygen levels. They used to only be available in hospitals...reactionscomments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions18comments
New Study Offers Hope for Stopping COPD Lung DamageOne of the most discouraging aspects of COPD is that there is no cure and the lung damage it causes is progressive...reactions1comment
Manifestations of COPDManifestation refers to how a disease presents itself. COPD causes changes to occur inside your lungs. These changes manifest themselves by symptoms...reactions10comments
Your ValueSome of the things that I enjoy most on Facebook are the inspirations and quotes that people post. Some are funny, some...reactions4comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)As you may already know, lung volume reduction surgery is an operation that may be available for patients with severe emphysema where...reactions5comments
Stem Cell Therapy for COPD: What You Need to KnowWhen you have a chronic, incurable disease, it's natural to be interested in research and new therapies that might offer hope and...reactions7comments
Effects of Bloat on COPDHave you noticed that the effects of 'bloat' don’t normally bother you in morning or afternoons? My symptoms of bloat and COPD...reactions14comments
Keep ReadingI read. All the time. My whole family read quite a bit when we were kids. Mostly because my Dad forbade television...reactions8comments
Do I have COPD?Yes, this idea has been bandied about by my doctors. In fact, my Internist actually wrote COPD as my diagnosis in my...reactions5comments
How Healthy is the Air You Breathe?There is still so much we don't understand about COPD. But we do know there are some specific risk factors, both for...reactionscomments
The Definition of COPD Is ChangingThe definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep up on...reactionscomments
The Better Breathers ClubIf you’re fortunate to have attended a meeting of a COPD support group, I think you’ll agree – they are wonderful. They...reactions5comments
