Do You Know These Ten Things About COPD?1. Did you know that COPD was first referred to as “chronic airflow obstruction” and “chronic obstructive lung disease.” The first person...reactions8comments
Spring Is In The AirIt looks so beautiful outside, yet it’s cold, It’s only the first day of March. Geese are flying, so we know that...reactionscomments
10 Things Not To Say To Someone With COPDHere are ten things not to say to someone living with COPD. (Followed by what a person with COPD might say in...reactions21comments
If You Don't Like The Weather, It Will Always ChangeIt’s early March 2018 and so many here in the United States have been going through flooding, for many others, it’s blizzards...reactionscomments
First Ever COPD National Action PlanFrom left to right: Grace Ann Dorney Koppel, Dr. MeiLan Han, Dr. Jim Kiley, NHLBI, Harold Wimmer. Recently the National Heart, Lung...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Terms DefinedSo, you happen to be sitting in an emergency room. Here are some of the things you might hear or see. Scrubs...reactionscomments
The Power of WaterWater is something that we often take for granted, yet it’s the most essential element. When the thought of writing about water...reactions2comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPDDespite the label, "end-stage," there is no reason to give up once you reach stage 4 of COPD, which is considered "very...reactionscomments
Why a Medication Formulary is Your Best FriendHow many of us can relate to the following scenario: we make a visit to our doctor and are prescribed a new...reactionscomments
Our Bodies Beyond COPDWhen I think of COPD, I also think of the whole body. COPD, and the medications for it, can often affect the...reactionscomments
Hey, You're Looking GoodWhen looking in the mirror, at times I ask, “Who is that white haired lady, with the baggy and darkness around eyes...reactions3comments
A New DayNow that I have had time to digest my diagnosis with COPD, things do not seem as scary as I originally thought...reactions5comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPDCOPD is a chronic inflammatory illness of the lungs and airways that gets progressively worse over time. How long that takes can...reactions1comment
How Does Albuterol Work?Albuterol is a very effective rescue medicine. It’s the best selling beta adrenergic of all time. It opens airways fast, making breathing...reactions4comments
How to Ask for Help With COPDYears ago when I was struggling with something, a wise woman once told me, “It takes a really strong person to ask...reactions14comments
Preventing & Managing COPD ExacerbationsThis is a follow up post that will go into how to manage COPD exacerbations. Check out the first post where I...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
SnowflakesYesterday I was watching the snow fall and was reminded of our science study, so many years ago, where we were taught...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Types Of DoctorsThere are so many doctors capable and ready to help you. And there are so many different types of doctors. They specialize...reactions2comments
COPD and Lung NodulesFrequent Question: “I have COPD and now the doctor said I have nodules. Is that part of COPD? Should I be scared?”...reactions2comments
