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So, you have COPD. Now what? Here are seven tips to help you right now deal with this disease. You make choices. You decide whether or not you are going...

For the vast majority of my adult life, I have worked in a heavy industrial field, both in the petrochemical field as well as the oil and gas field. For...

Getting the COPD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Each person copes with this in his/her own way. I went numb with my diagnosis. Do you remember yours? I’ve found that I...

Journaling can be very therapeutic for anyone. When it comes to managing COPD, keeping a diary/journal is very important. Different from a regular diary, a COPD diary is one that...

Mom was an emotional powerhouse. She had a quick smile, and burst into laughter easily. Because she had strong emotions, they could also be overwhelming, especially if she became discouraged...

While we know that those with COPD can live normal, healthy lives, proper management for the disease is important to maintaining the life you want. This includes having open and...

The high humidity in our home state make life hard for people who have symptoms of lung problem. My mom never thought of moving away, but I know that the summer...

We asked our community "Who has helped you most in your journey with COPD?" and we had to share these results! Some spoke to family members and friends, whereas others...

Meet one of my resident red bellied woodpeckers. I've named him Woody. His mate is Winnie. Actually, I call all the male woodpeckers Woody and females Winnie, whatever species they...

COPD presents its very own set of difficulties for each of us in our daily lives. They range from tightness in the chest, trouble breathing, coughing, and I am sure...

COPD is generally considered a disease associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Often overlooked are the other chronic conditions sometimes associated with it. These are often referred to as COPD...

So, the weather is getting hotter. In many places, it’s going to get really hot. For many with COPD, this hot air may trigger flare-ups. Why is this? How can...

When people have chronic illnesses, managing your health becomes a full time job. And for those who are still within the workforce AND managing COPD, it leaves little to no...

Chronic Bronchitis is often defined as a chronic cough. So, what is a cough anyway? What causes it to become chronic? Here’s what to know. Lining your respiratory tract are...

This is Part 2 of Tests and Diagnosis. Here you will learn about the PFT, FEV and more. Part 1 can be found here. A PET scan is an imaging...

There are diseases that may mimic COPD. A wrong diagnosis may lead to the wrong treatment. So, here is what COPD is not. It’s not… It certainly can mimic COPD...

There are a number of treatment approaches for COPD. Some people benefit from medication, while others improve their breathing and quality of life by going on supplemental oxygen. But pulmonary...

Every day to some might seem a struggle. With COPD it’s difficult to breathe, it seems you are coughing more often than not. The cough isn’t productive enough to get...

There is no question that tobacco smoking is the biggest risk factor in the development of COPD. However, two new retrospective studies published in the Lancet medical journal have found that...

Most of us think of COPD as a lung disorder. And for the most part, it is. It’s associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. But, there is increasing evidence that...