Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life: Understanding the Initial Emotional ImpactThe reaction to being diagnosed with COPD is as varied as the people who get COPD. Being diagnosed with COPD may cause...reactions34comments
Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life: Navigating Deeper Emotions and Finding AcceptanceWhen you are in mourning for the life you've lost to COPD, denial, disbelief and grief are the easiest emotions to deal...reactions17comments
Bringing Awareness: Part 1Have you been diagnosed with COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Do you know someone who has COPD? COPD is the umbrella term...reactions3comments
COPD Awareness: 15 Ways it Makes A DifferenceCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. We all know that, right? Some of us do, but not all. Do you know...reactions2comments
Where There’s SmokeLooking out the window, I noticed smoke billowing from a house half a block behind ours. My husband saw it just before...reactions8comments
Symptoms of COPD, Some May Be SurprisingCOPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD has some...reactions4comments
Winter is ComingI spent my entire life in Southern California until the spring of 2017 when my family and I decided to move to...reactions23comments
What Medicine Works Best For You?Inhalation devices help people live better and longer with COPD. These devices include both inhalers and nebulizer solutions. There are many options...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Medicine Terms To KnowWhen referring to COPD medicines, we often refer to big terms. Some of you may know what they mean, while others do...reactionscomments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of BreathThere are many different reasons that you may become short of breath, and if you are just beginning to learn about COPD...reactions8comments
Community Feedback: What Scents Trigger Your COPD?For individuals living with COPD, sometimes, it’s hard to know what will trigger a flare-up. While many people enjoy holiday candles, perfume...reactions4comments
What’s That Smell?Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how...reactions18comments
Ask the Advocates: Support GroupsWe asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment...reactions7comments
Find Your COPD BuddiesWhen I was first diagnosed with COPD (I have an asthma/COPD overlap) in my mid-20s, I was devastated and confused. I had...reactions7comments
COPD Lexicon: Inhaler Terms To KnowMost people with COPD use inhalers. So, what are they? How do they work? Here are some basic terms to help you...reactions2comments
How Does Albuterol Work?Albuterol is a very effective rescue medicine. It’s the best selling beta adrenergic of all time. It opens airways fast, making breathing...reactions4comments
Bevespi® Inhaler Approved by FDAMany of you may have seen the recent press release about the new drug Bevespi® that has been approved for COPD by...reactions1comment
Money Saving Hacks for Those with COPDCOPD can feel like a bank-breaking diagnosis considering it requires medication that many have to take daily. Too often, patients are choosing...reactions10comments
COPD and AllergiesCOPD presents its very own set of difficulties for each of us in our daily lives. They range from tightness in the...reactions21comments
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...reactionscomments
