Tidbits for COPD in Cold Weather at Home & AwayCold weather is definitely here. With it comes a change in our own health. I don’t know about you, but my body feels the changes and reacts to things differently in...reactionscomments
Bloating and COPD - Part 1This week I am writing about the bump many of us wish we did not have: bloated stomachs that no amount of effort on our part seems to deflate. I...reactions13comments
Medical Bills 101As if the symptoms of COPD are not enough to deal with on their own, you also have to deal with medical bills and insurance companies. Just when it seems...reactionscomments
The Conversation No One Wants To HaveThere is a discussion that needs to take place, before it needs to take place. Honestly, I wish that I had pushed this conversation years before we needed the information...reactionscomments
An Embarrassing SituationWhen you have COPD and become short of breath, you may feel the urgency to go to the bathroom or experience incontinence. It affects many of us with COPD and...reactions86comments
What You Wish Friends and Family Understood About COPD“You seemed fine yesterday.” “You don’t look sick to me.” “So, do you still smoke?” How much easier would it be if people just understood COPD? If you didn’t have...reactions3comments
What To Know Before Calling 911There may come a time when you need to call 911 for help, but how do you know if you should call or drive your loved one with COPD to...reactions6comments
Christmas Shopping TipsPurchasing 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...reactionscomments
Strong Smells Can Cause Shortness of BreathYou 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...reactions2comments
How Safe Are Your Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels?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...reactions18comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the HolidaysIn 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...reactionscomments
Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?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...reactions5comments
COPD and Workplace AccommodationsLiving 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...reactionscomments
Community Thoughts: What You Wish More People Knew About COPDAs 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...reactions4comments
COPD Pick-Me-UpsDealing 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...reactionscomments
Holiday PlanningEven 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...reactionscomments
Handling the Holidays with COPDIt’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...reactions2comments
Fear of Failing As An AdvocateIf 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...reactionscomments
Finding the Right DoctorFinding 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...reactions6comments