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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
Setting the StandardI like to think of myself as not only a patient advocate but a patient obsessed with implementing the gold standard of...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Invisible IllnessNo, invisible illness isn’t the name of a disease. The term "invisible illness" represents any chronic illness or disease that a person...reactions10comments
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...reactions1comment
COPD Flare vs. Infections: What you should knowCOPD is a chronic disease, for which there is no cure. The course of the illness often lasts for years, perhaps even...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions50comments
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...reactionscomments
Why?The other day, when I was physically down, I asked myself again, “why can’t I get anything done?” It hit me emotionally...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
Causes and Treatment for Hyperinflated Lungs with COPDIt was shocking to hear the diagnosis of COPD. We always thought mom’s pain was from her gall bladder surgery, so the...reactionscomments
