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It’s that time of year again! In a recent survey, 96% of individuals with COPD indicated they enjoy spending more time with their friends and family during the holiday season...

If you are anything like me, as a caregiver, one of my deepest fears was failing to be my mom's voice when she could not speak for herself.  There was...

Finding the right doctor can make a huge difference in your loved one. A doctor that is passive may not push the patient enough, and a doctor that is too...

Managing the symptoms and treatment of COPD can take its toll on an individual’s quality of life. We found this to be especially true with the 1,000 respondents we surveyed...

November is COPD Awareness Month! One way to spread awareness is to change your avatar (profile image) across social media sites. You can download any of the images to use as your...

It’s a classic battle between head and heart: Should a person with COPD have a pet? Allow me to spoil the ending for you: there’s no right or wrong answer...

There were many times, growing up, that my mom would push through almost anything just to make sure that no one’s plan needed to change just because she was having...

I do most of my traveling by car. A short trip or a long trip, I'm always prepared or I try to be, but even the best laid plans can...

Editor's note: some descriptions are graphic. If you have ever had or seen a skin tear, you know that it will never leave your mind. The way that the skin...

Several people in our COPD.net Facebook community have asked about the use of medical marijuana in regards to COPD treatment. So, we asked our expert respiratory therapists for their thoughts on the...

Sadly, winter is approaching as we are into fall. With it comes gentle reminders to prepare for the coming cold we in the northern hemisphere are about to endure. Many...

Taking care of yourself can sometimes be one of the hardest things to do.  As the caregiver, you are caring for someone else, and when things are getting tough, it...

Like many with very severe emphysema, a component of COPD, my worst moments often occur soon after waking. Today was no exception. It is the moment when my long acting...

If you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning if you want it to be successful and...

I’m sure that you’ve heard this debate many times: “Why should I get the flu shot? Half of the time they don’t even get it right.” “It’s not natural to...

As a caregiver, it is important to stay connected to your loved one.  One constant thread with those battling COPD is loneliness.  This is even true for people that live...

In my last article, “Having A Social Life With COPD”, the focus was on things that can affect us, such as scented products. In this article, we will discuss the challenge...

Sometimes in the day to day activities it's easy to forget to say, "I love you.”  This is true of the caregiver and the patient. How many times have you...

Recently I went through a small bag of my mom’s things that my father brought me.  There was really nothing of major consequence in it.  There were a few small...

Having a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many workers are reluctant...