I'm Too Young To Have COPD“I’m too young for COPD” is something that I frequently hear. According to the Mayo Clinic “COPD develops slowly over years, so most people are at least 40 years old... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Could Aspirin Make Your COPD Less Severe?Recent studies suggest that people who take aspirin on a regular basis may have better COPD outcomes than people who do not use aspirin. More study is certainly needed in... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD Lexicon: Pharmacology Terms To KnowThere are lots of medicines for treating COPD. Some help end COPD flare-ups. Others are meant to prevent flare-ups and control COPD. Here are some of the basic terms regarding... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Taking A Step BackwardsToday I have taken a step backward. Yes, backward. Sometimes it is good to look back, because that’s telling me I’m doing something positive and really looking at myself. And... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Setting the StandardI like to think of myself as not only a patient advocate but a patient obsessed with implementing the gold standard of COPD management. It’s a little like the saying... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part IIIDid you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was diagnosed (I am currently at stage 3). I... By michelle.vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Five Stages Of GriefSo you are diagnosed with COPD. It’s a chronic disease that slowly progresses over time. It’s normal for a diagnosis of a chronic disease to cause you some grief. This... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Four Strategies for Coping When You Feel Overwhelmed by the Reality of COPDThere is no question. When you receive a diagnosis of COPD, it can be life-altering. When you start to truly experience the effects of your deteriorating respiratory system, it can... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part IIDid you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was diagnosed (I am currently at stage 3). I... By michelle.vincent4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD & Marijuana Smoking: Harmful or Beneficial?Marijuana legalization is sweeping the country these days. Several states enacted legislation in the last Presidential election year to legalize recreational marijuana. I recently moved to a state where both... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Does It Mean?We know that scents can really affect our breathing and our COPD. So, we buy the “free” product, which is supposed to be scent-free. Why is it that one time... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Diagnosed with COPDGetting diagnosed with COPD is usually not a sudden thing. I can remember sitting in the living room of my mom’s house when I was a young adult (and a... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Invisible IllnessNo, invisible illness isn’t the name of a disease. The term "invisible illness" represents any chronic illness or disease that a person has that is not seen by the human... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Not Only My Lungs Part IA comorbidity is a disease or condition that exists along with the primary disease a patient has, like COPD. Sometimes they are related, or the symptoms are similar, or they... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is It a COPD Flare or Do I Have an Infection?COPD is a chronic disease, for which there is no cure. The course of the illness often lasts for years, perhaps even decades. So, it's not unusual for the person... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Sharing my COPD Journey!For those of you who don’t know me, I’d like to use my first article for COPD.net to introduce myself and how I arrived at this point. My FEV1 (forced... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Five Ways to Fight COPD FatigueIf you have COPD, then you know fatigue is one of the symptoms that is hardest to battle. In fact, fatigue is the main non-respiratory symptom associated with COPD. It... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments
COPD Lexicon: Medicine Terms To KnowWhen referring to COPD medicines, we often refer to big terms. Some of you may know what they mean, while others do not. So, if you already know this, you... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why?The other day, when I was physically down, I asked myself again, “why can’t I get anything done?” It hit me emotionally as well. I have so much energy on... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD Stages: How Are They Helpful?So you’re diagnosed with COPD. Now what? Well, your doctor will determine what stage you are in. So, what are the COPD stages? How can knowing what stage you are... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments