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There 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...

Did 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...

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...

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...

Getting 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...

No, 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...

A 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...

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...

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...

If 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...

When 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...

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...

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...

It was shocking to hear the diagnosis of COPD. We always thought mom’s pain was from her gall bladder surgery, so the news about lung pain was a relief in...

A couple of days ago, my husband’s son and our daughter-in-law came by. We had a great visit. Last night, my husband said that I should write a story about...

COPD has an impact on both physical and mental health. Symptoms can be frustrating and often get in the way of everyday life. It is exhausting and emotionally draining to...

Much like any disease (or anything really) out there, there are many myths that surround it. There are also a lot of half-truths as well that can be downright scary...

Ah... summertime... It's a wonderful time of the year, with warm temperatures, fun times with family and friends and perhaps even the opportunity to travel. However, it can also be...

A big topic of conversation frequently seems to be on weight. It seems easier to help others with their struggles, yet more difficult to deal with my own. Is it...

A majority of people with COPD are in the early stages of the disease. And they probably don’t even know it. Here’s what to know. The Global Initiative for Obstructive...