New Procedure For Severe Emphysema: Endobronchial Valve System?I first learned about this in 2015. The product is called the Endobronchial Valve System (EVS). It was supposed to improve the...reactions27comments
Heart Health and COPDWe should all be aware that the progression of one disease can often lead to deficiencies in other internal organs. Our lungs...reactions6comments
What You Need to Know About the Link Between COPD and Lung CancerDid you know that people who have COPD are at greater risk for developing lung cancer down the line than people who...reactions3comments
Reversing the Stigma of COPDAre you one of the many COPD patients who are afraid to leave their own home? Getting out of your home can...reactions18comments
COPD and the Best Places to Live in the United StatesI’ll be 65 on my next birthday. I’m already retired and I have a number of friends who are beginning to file...reactions2comments
Lung Transplants And COPDGetting a lung transplant is an option for some people living with COPD. So, what exactly does this entail? What are the...reactionscomments
What's In Your Pocket?A few weeks ago, tears trickled out my eyes. With dry eyes, that doesn’t happen easily. Later when I talked to my...reactions7comments
Get Some Fresh AirIt’s a common enough statement here in the U.S. Simply put, breathing in air that is almost-sealed shut, keep the cold away...reactions7comments
Supplemental Oxygen May Not Always Be the Best COPD TreatmentSupplemental oxygen is part of the standard and accepted treatment methods for people who have COPD. However, oxygen may not be the...reactions2comments
The Power Is OutIt’s the middle of the night and the power goes out. Are you ready? You’re wondering how I know? It just happened...reactionscomments
Targeted Lung Denervation: Promising New Treatment for COPDRecent research shows promising results for a new "minimally-invasive" procedure called targeted lung denervation. This procedure potentially offers a safe alternative to more...reactions1comment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD AnxietyAnxiety is a well-known byproduct of having COPD. Not every person with COPD will experience full-blown anxiety, but is it surprising that...reactionscomments
6 Tips To Avoid When Quitting SmokingSo, you smoke and want to quit. Here are 6 things to avoid doing. This is all in an effort to make...reactions4comments
COPD And My Medication ManagementAs the discharge nurse was going over my meds, I was anticipating explaining all of this to the pharmacist. Since being diagnosed...reactionscomments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With COPDWhen you get a COPD diagnosis, you may feel as though the bottom just fell out of your world -- and your...reactions23comments
Home Oxygen Delivery DevicesSome people with COPD have low oxygen levels. This may require them to need oxygen at home. If you require oxygen, you’ll...reactions5comments
Odds & Ends (Part 2)From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactions4comments
8 Questions Doctors May Ask If You Continue Having Flare-upsSo, you have COPD. You’ve been seeing a doctor. You and your doctor developed a COPD Action Plan. You have certain medicines...reactionscomments
What A Difference A Haircut MakesHaving a chronic illness, such as COPD, sometimes leaves a person feeling down. It’s understandable. Chronic illnesses can affect us. This COPD...reactions3comments
Odds & EndsFrom speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactionscomments
