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COPD effects each of us differently. But the one thing we all have in common is breathlessness which at times can  - for us in the more advanced stages -...

I am a respiratory therapist. I am involved in the care of people with COPD, especially if you come to the emergency room feeling short of breath. So, I thought...

You might think I'm crazy but I'll risk it: Any time people face adversity they react in ways they might not have expected. That moment of crisis lays bare attitudes...

Many of our community members find it helpful when we share various resources - both here at COPD.net and on our Facebook page. With that in mind, we bring you...

Motivating your family to help with household cleaning can be challenging. For people living with COPD, it can be difficult to ask for more help, or even tempting to forgo...

Four years ago when I was diagnosed with COPD I started to have panic attacks such as I described in my first anxiety article. The anxiety from the pain, from...

People with severe COPD are now living better and longer than ever before. One reason for this accomplishment is the use of BiPAP both in hospitals and at home. So, what...

  “Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.” – Gustav Mahler Spring is my favorite all of...

Inhaled medications are some of the foundations of treatment for COPD. Since COPD is a disease of the airways, it makes sense that medications inhaled right into those airways would...

With “Spring Cleaning” season upon us, it probably comes as no surprise to hear our Spotlight this month centers around tips and tricks for tidying your space. However, many of...

Sometimes the word tired just doesn’t cut it when it comes to COPD. Although symptoms can vary from person to person, many people affected by COPD have one symptom in...

Living with any chronic illness, especially one that makes it hard to breathe, as COPD does, is no walk in the park. But the good news is that with the...

It has been established that anywhere from 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. It doesn't always happen, but when it does you most certainly want...

Some people think that if you’re healthy, any doctor will do. Right? If you have a chronic lung disease like COPD, you’ll want to find that perfect doctor: one who...

Hopefully, if you carefully follow your COPD treatment plan, your health will stay on an even keel most of the time. It's realistic, however, to expect that from time to...

Traveling during the icy and snowy winter can make anyone want to hibernate, and getting out of the house is even more difficult for individuals living with chronic obstructive pulmonary...

If you’ve ever been to a hospital for COPD, then you’ve probably met a respiratory therapist like me. Once we get you feeling better, the next goal is to make...

Out of pocket costs for COPD medications can be high. But these medications can be life-saving, or at the least, a great boon to your quality of life. So, I...

Having to call an ambulance can be very intimidating for some people. Some worry that they will feel sicker than they are and others worry about the cost. I can...

March is Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day, so I thought I would use these events as a reason to honor the many women who are...