What I Wish Others Understood About COPDSometimes, folks think I’m lazy. And, admittedly, I am. I think I’ve said this before – in fact, I know I’ve said this before - but I’d sleep until noon... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
A Look Inside the Lungs: Chronic Bronchitis & EmphysemaA person with COPD usually has symptoms of two different conditions: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Those two conditions are now classified under the same name – COPD – because most... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breathing Strategies: Which Have You Tried?Here at COPD.net, we are interested in hearing about which of the following breathing strategies and techniques you have tried with your COPD. If you have not yet, and would... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 C's of COPD AwarenessThree C's that can help you cope with COPD are connection, communication, and courage. It's important to stay connected with every person on your medical team including your primary care... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Stress & COPD: What Can You Do?When you have COPD, it's perfectly common to feel stressed emotionally. After all, you may be worried about your future and that of your family. You may also be worried... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Video: Barbara Talks COPD Awareness MonthAlthough we walk the same road we all have different stories. Tell your story this month and make others aware of COPD so they can gain a greater understanding of... By Barbara Moore1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD Myths vs. FactsWhen it comes to health information, there is a lot of misinformation. This is especially true if you seek out your answers on the Web or from other people. This... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Travel Tips For COPDSo, you have COPD and you’re also ready for a vacation. Like people without this disease, you want to get out and have a little fun. You want to do... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Differences In COPDWe all know that, though there are similarities in COPD, there are differences. We might know some of them: different stages of COPD, different medications, even the different reactions that... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: Interview with Advocate Janet PlankNovember is COPD Awareness Month, and the Health Union podcast Living With is featuring an interview with COPD.net advocate Janet Plank. Janet shares how having COPD and other health conditions... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Stages of Grief with COPDPoor mama. Getting through the stages of grief with COPD was hard on her. She had such an infectious laugh. Her heart was so full that it seemed like her... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Pithy History Of OxygenMany in this community benefit from oxygen therapy. This is all possible because of great discoveries from our past. So, I thought it would be neat to journey into our... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt“Denial isn’t a river in Egypt” is a saying that has always stuck with me, probably because it can apply to so many different things. Even COPD. Oh my, being... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
“What It's Like to Live with COPD?”A friend of mine asked me this question recently. I asked him, “What do you mean?” He said, “What do YOU mean?” I told him, “The question can be taken... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New To COPD? Here’s 6 Things To KnowSo, you’re new to COPD. Here are six things to know. I know! I know! This is the exact opposite of what you expected me to say. But, hear me... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Reversing Roles with COPD Most of us know about children who care for aging parents, and how we switch roles later in life. In our case, reversing roles with COPD came early. It was... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
COPD Management StrategiesIn a previous article, I referred to my four pillars of living well with COPD. They are knowledge, medication, nutrition and exercise. In this article, I thought I would expand... By Russell Winwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Judge Me with COPD I can’t tell you how many times my mom cried out those words. The problem was, she was only saying them to me – in private – because it was... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Eleven Tips for Self-Care We Can DoSelf-Care For Real There are a lot of articles out there about self-care. The intended audiences are everyone from healthy people to those with chronic illnesses to those with specific... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
A Day In My Life With COPDThis morning, like many other mornings, I get up to let the pups out and to use the bathroom myself, after removing my c-pap mask and oxygen. The time could... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments