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
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactions3comments
ABCD Assessment Tool Part 1: What Is It?Every few years, the GOLD COPD Guidelines are updated. The 2011 update added what is called an ABCD Assessment Tool. This tool...reactionscomments
Getting Your Best Sleep - Even With COPDA restful night's sleep can be elusive when you have COPD. Do you have to sleep somewhat upright, find yourself getting your...reactions68comments
Top 5 Health Benefits of Magnesium and COPDWhen you have lung and breathing problems with COPD, sometimes getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals is a problem. One...reactions10comments
Remembering Mary UltesWe are deeply saddened to share that contributor and member of the COPD.net team, Mary Ultes, passed away on March 2nd, after...reactions2comments
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...reactions20comments
Links Between COPD and Heart FailureStudies show that between 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. So what is heart failure, and how...reactionscomments
