Can COPD Cause Choking?Mom and I were enjoying a cup of coffee one morning when she started coughing. It started as a tickle, and then...reactions9comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Is COPD an Autoimmune Disease?COPD is a chronic respiratory illness that gets worse over time. It is sometimes known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Although preventable...reactionscomments
4 Amazing Benefits of Home Oxygen TherapyThey call it home oxygen therapy. It’s when your doctor prescribes for you to use supplemental oxygen at home. It’s ordered when...reactions22comments
COVID-19 Vaccines for People With Lung ConditionsPeople living with COPD face a higher chance of serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19 and having other long-term lung...reactionscomments
COPD Welcome WagonIn the good old days when a person or a couple moved into a different town, when they got married, or when...reactions3comments
What Causes Pulmonary Hypertension?Some people with COPD also have a condition called pulmonary hypertension (PH). This means that you have elevated blood pressure inside your...reactions2comments
Pursed-Lips Are Not Just for Kissing!Many individuals with COPD experience shortness of breath, which can make them feel anxious and frightened. While there is no cure for...reactions12comments
Ask the Advocates: IrritabilityWe asked our COPD advocates for their thoughts on irritability and here’s what they had to say. Our families and friends know...reactions17comments
Time for the Home Remodel With COPDTen years and eight months ago, we purchased our house. Besides cleaning house and shampooing carpets, we haven't made any real improvements...reactions8comments
Creating a Positive PollyOne of the most difficult things for me to commit to is exercise. Actually, diet too. Why exercise, you may wonder. Exercise...reactions3comments
Favorite Products for Dry Mouth with COPDEveryone has their favorite products for a dry mouth with COPD, and there are many to choose from. Mom battled the symptoms...reactions13comments
Snow and COPDSince my COPD was diagnosed, I miss being able to shovel snow. Honestly. Sounds crazy, I know. But growing up in the...reactions5comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactionscomments
How to Build More Sympathy for COPDSometimes when a person is sick, we find it easy to show love and compassion. Other times, trying to understand what a...reactions16comments
Why Don't We Follow Doctors' Orders?“I don't wanna, I don't hafta, and you can't make me...” Remember those words from childhood? Or maybe you weren't as...contrary...as me...reactions2comments
What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?There is a rare form of genetic COPD. It’s the only subtype of COPD known to be hereditary. It’s caused because you...reactions9comments
A Glass of Wine With COPDDo you enjoy a glass of wine with COPD? When mom was diagnosed with pulmonary disease, her first goal was to reduce...reactions13comments
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?Cystic fibrosis is a chronic lung disease. It’s a completely different disease. But it presents very similar to COPD. Here’s all you...reactions5comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine With Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactionscomments
