Video: Move That BodyI have written much over the last decade about COPD, and my personal fight with it, how it is possible to improve our lives despite our illness, and of the...reactions10comments
Yes, We Do Grieve Our Old LivesA couple of years ago on a grieving site, a person wanted to grieve her old life. Some on the site said that this was for grieving because someone died. This...reactions9comments
Have Peace of Mind with Lung Cancer ScreeningCOPD patients spend a lot of time focused on their lung health. Between staying on top of breathing treatments, going to pulmonary rehabilitation and receiving important vaccinations that can prevent...reactions1comment
Explaining Emphysema - Part 1: Risk Factors & SymptomsThere are many people in the United States, and around the world, living with COPD. Emphysema is one lung condition that falls under the umbrella of COPD. If you've ever...reactions8comments
A Letter To My Family About COPDDear Loved One: Sometimes it’s difficult to talk to you, to tell you what I feel, to tell you what I’m going through. I have COPD, which stands for Chronic...reactions20comments
COPD Medical Abbreviations: What Do They Mean?Your prescription says, “Albuterol QID.” Your doctor wants you to get a PFT and ABG?” These and other abbreviations are commonly used by medical professionals, so what do they mean?...reactions3comments
Better Health with COPDWhen I think of better health, I think of fewer health issues, fewer doctor appointments and yes, better health. It seems strange to talk about better health when you are...reactionscomments
My Son Taught Me How to Face My IllnessMy son is my hero. He's been through some tough times. I went into labor at barely seven months pregnant and when he was born he weighed three and a...reactions4comments
Managing Rain and HumidityIt’s no secret that the weather can affect your COPD, with rain and humidity topping the list of potential exacerbation triggers. Summer is upon us, and rising temperatures can lead...reactions19comments
COPD and MucusThe coughing associated with COPD produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus. The increase in the production of mucus and secretions are due to an excessive amount of...reactions34comments
Find Your COPD BuddiesWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD (I have asthma/COPD overlap) in my mid 20s I was devastated and confused. I had never smoked a day in my life yet...reactionscomments
Stuffy Noses and COPD: What’s the Deal?Many people with breathing disorders like COPD also suffer from medical conditions that may make it hard to breathe through your nose. Here’s all you need to know. A 2007...reactions56comments
More Than An IllnessBeethoven was a phenomenal composer, so famous for his music that we still love it. He also became deaf in his thirties.Frida Kahlo was a painter whose self portraits are...reactionscomments
Anxiety and Fear With COPDYou may know what it’s like to struggle to breathe, or to worry about having a panic attack, so you are possibly afraid to go out, go to bed, or...reactions50comments
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 loved it there. Unfortunately, she didn’t go very...reactions2comments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 2: Cooking and Recipes!Now that I'm in stage three COPD and am constantly fatigued I don't cook every day. I'd like to, simply because I really love cooking but it's not possible. My...reactions2comments
The Heat is On: Effects of Hot Weather on COPDI'm a freak of nature I'm so hot. I need someone who'll continually fan me, bathe my face with a cold washcloth, shade me with a parasol, and feed me...reactions1comment
Intubation and VentilatorsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things, make it difficult to breathe well. Typically, COPD...reactionscomments
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 do better when we have goals and something...reactions6comments
Oxygen Levels and Supplemental OxygenWhen you have a chronic lung disease like COPD, doctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. If your oxygen levels are low, doctors may prescribe supplemental oxygen. So, what are...reactions41comments
