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
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...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...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...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...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...reactions41comments
Expert Answers: What is a Spacer and How Do I Use One?There is so much to get used to when it comes to treating and managing COPD. One question that seems to come...reactionscomments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 1: How to ShopOther than helping my mom bake, I hated to cook when I was younger. I used to joke that I didn't cook;...reactionscomments
I’m Being Discharged...Now What?So, you’ve just spent the last 6 days in the hospital due to a flare-up of your COPD. Now the doctor has...reactions5comments
The COPD StigmaFor the vast majority of people, when they hear the words "COPD" they automatically think "they must be a smoker." While smoking...reactions11comments
Let's Talk LungsThe lungs are huge. Shaped like an upside-down butterfly, the top of each lung extends into the lowest part of the neck...reactions31comments
The Kindness of StrangersThe other day my husband and I were at Sam's Club buying way too much as usual and while he paid for...reactions1comment
COPD and BloatingIf you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may expect symptoms like being short of breath or coughing. However, some less...reactions92comments
Caregivers, Stay CalmAs a caregiver, you need to stay calm. Being the calm person in the room can be incredibly helpful for your loved...reactionscomments
Learning to Cope: Making Lifestyle ChangesMost people with chronic lung diseases don’t walk around saying, “Woe is me!” We don’t do that. We make adjustments and we...reactions2comments
The Blame GameWhen I was 19, I was pushed into lighting a cigarette, actually it happened frequently. I got past the rotten taste and...reactions6comments
Managing AnxietyIt is no secret that anxiety goes hand in hand with COPD as symptoms worsen. Once the shortness of breath, or dyspnea...reactions8comments
What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP?Some people with COPD develop a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When this occurs, it is often referred to as COPD-OSA...reactionscomments
You Are Not Alone“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.” – Anthony Burgess I hope you got a laugh out...reactions9comments
Not "Just" a Cough?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things...reactions6comments
