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Purchasing gifts for the holidays can be overwhelming for a healthy person.  Add COPD to the mix, and you have a really big shiny ball of... stress!  So how do...

You probably have that one uncle that always covers himself in half of a bottle of cologne before showing up at a family function.  He comes in and you give...

If you are diagnosed anything other than mild COPD I always advocate buying an oximeter to check blood oxygen levels, more so when active. An oximeter is attached to the end...

In a recent survey, 106 of our COPD community members shared their holiday struggles as well as some methods for coping during the holiday season. Between the cold weather and...

When there is a local disaster, it is important to be prepared - especially when living with COPD.  There are many types of local disasters that you should think through...

Living and working with a chronic respiratory condition like COPD can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) offers legal protections for individuals...

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As part of COPD awareness month, we asked our Facebook community:"What do you wish more people knew about COPD?" Check out their responses below - and feel free to add yours in the comments! Also, we welcome...

Dealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be helpful to give yourself a little pick-me-up every...

Even with COPD, completing all of the tasks for a family gathering could be accomplished with a little extra planning and some true family teamwork.  Maybe you have heard the...

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's care. A doctor who is passive may not push the patient enough, and a doctor who is...

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...