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I recently switched primary care doctors. This one is equipped to deal with pulmonary issues as well as day to day primary care stuff. I was not necessarily unhappy with...

I spent my entire life in Southern California until the spring of 2017 when my family and I decided to move to the Midwest. While it was a relatively “mild”...

Time has been flying by, and once again, we’re getting ready for the holidays. As my husband and family get to know my needs, they suggest that I write about...

No two ways around it -- COPD caregiving can be challenging and sometimes thankless. However, it can also be rewarding, if approached with the right mindset. Are you a new COPD...

The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However...

Listed here are some older terms used to describe COPDers. Rarely are they seen in medical literature these days. But, occasionally I’m asked about them by patients. The terms I’m...

Sometimes, 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...

A 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...

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...

Three 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...

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...

Although 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...

When 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...

So, 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...

We 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...

November 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...

Poor 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...

Many 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...

“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...

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...