When You Can’t Afford COPD MedicationThe cost of medications and inhalers for COPD can be steep if you are on a limited income. I was Mom’s caregiver...reactions11comments
What Is AFib?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
A Talk to My Future SelfMy oldest daughter and I were talking about life. We talked about some guilt from the past and how we have no...reactions4comments
What Is a COPD Action/Management Plan?I think COPD action/management plans are a neat idea for all COPDers. They help you manage your COPD on a daily basis...reactions6comments
You Are Unique in Your Own DiseaseCOPD is such a complex and individualized disease. It can change by the day and vary significantly between people. Sometimes it's nice...reactionscomments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
Anxiety with COPD: The Physical EffectsFour years ago when I was diagnosed with COPD I started to have panic attacks such as I described in my first...reactions8comments
What Does COPD Feel Like?I was given the asthma/COPD overlap diagnosis when I was 25 years old. But for me, the COPD part has been pretty...reactions31comments
Depression and COPD Part II have been writing articles for COPD.net for several years now and there's one topic that I've thought about writing about for...reactions11comments
COPD and a BedSome years ago, we went bed shopping. I found a fantastic adjustable bed. It was more money than I felt we could...reactions3comments
Tips for Managing COPD PainPain management is an important part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet so often, the medical support system may...reactions4comments
Sick of Being SickThose four words I’m hearing more and more. It doesn’t matter whether the COPDer is Stage 1 or Stage 4, so many...reactions4comments
Don’t CompareThere must be some kind of fine line between inspiration and consternation. I find it very easy to become encouraged when I...reactions27comments
What Is A Skin Tear?Editor's note: some descriptions are graphic. If you have ever had or seen a skin tear, you know that it will never...reactions19comments
What Could Have Caused My COPD?Smoking and second-hand smoke aren't the only causes of COPD. There's much more to it! In a recent Facebook post, we asked...reactions1comment
What is Sarcoidosis?Fatigue, shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, chest tightness, and wheezing are the symptoms. Sound familiar? These are the symptoms of COPD...reactions6comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
How Safe Are Your Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels?If you are diagnosed anything other than mild COPD I always advocate buying an oximeter to check blood oxygen levels, more so when...reactions18comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?I am a strong believer in "learning something new every day"; and I had never heard of Saharan dust until recently. A...reactions7comments
Respiratory WarningsOut of nowhere, a WeatherBug weather warning popped up. It said that the air quality for those with a respiratory illness is...reactions15comments
