We Learn From Each OtherIt can be so hard to hear that we have COPD, whether it’s Stage 1 or Stage 4. Too often when we...reactionscomments
My CardiologistAfter a brief examination the other day, my pulmonologist, Lisa, was looking over her notes and asked me, “When was the last...reactions4comments
The Importance of My HobbyI firmly believe that people with COPD and other chronic illnesses need to have some way to escape it. I believe we...reactions6comments
Bits & PiecesOnce in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t...reactions6comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ AllergiesLess than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This may result in a diagnosis...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: Rib CrampingRib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally...reactions15comments
Asthma/ COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)Researchers now understand that about 11% of asthmatics also have COPD, and 10-50% of COPDers over the age of 50 also have...reactionscomments
Visiting the Beach with COPDRecently my family took a trip to the beach. As we were walking on the beach, I thought about how much my mom...reactions2comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More StableWhat if technology could make a difference in the progression and stability of your respiratory health? Good news! It just might, according...reactions2comments
Risk factors for developing COPD if you have asthma?Earlier I explained "How Asthma Becomes COPD." In this post, I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma...reactionscomments
A Pithy HIstory Of Oxygen: Part IISo, in 1775 and 1776 oxygen was discovered. Yes, it was discovered twice and by two different people. We discussed this in...reactionscomments
From Our PerspectiveThere’s a lot of self-help on the internet for COPD amongst other things. Sometimes it’s sound, medical help. Other times its advice...reactions2comments
Hygiene and Your COPDWe all know that hygiene is important for our health, but do we really understand it? The definition of conditions or practices...reactions2comments
Hospital Bag NecessitiesI’m a planner. I like to be as prepared as I can for just about any situation I can think of. It...reactions4comments
Video: Avoiding PollutantsPollutants can be both a cause and a trigger of COPD. Polluted air contains irritants - tiny particles that cause damage to...reactions2comments
Lung TransplantMy colleague, John Bottrell, recently wrote a terrific article about lung transplants here at COPD.net. It’s an excellent article and really lays...reactionscomments
Understanding A Social Security Disability DenialAfter the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactions2comments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability DenialThough the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactions4comments
Tomorrow is My BirthdayEditors note: This post was written by the author the day prior to their birthday. The post was not published on this...reactions8comments
If you could speak to your COPD…My COPD and I go walking together… almost every day. I always tell him I’d like to walk a little bit further...reactions25comments
