COPD...My name is Debra, and I'm 55 years old. In February of 2025, I got sick with double pneumonia and the flu...reactionscomments
Habits of COPD “Veterans’”...I’ve had COPD for over 16 years. People call me a “COPD veteran,” but the truth is, I still learn something new...reactionscomments
How to Manage COPD Symptoms in the Fall...Managing the change of seasons is never easy with COPD because each season is as unique as your COPD is and brings its own surprises...reactions12comments
COPD 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread Awareness...If you have COPD, you may have tried to explain to friends, loved ones, caregivers, or other people in your life what...reactions10comments
Ready, Set, Go...Every day has been a race to get functional again. My mom passed away January 16, 2018 from cancer, another close relative...reactions1comment
The Weather Is a-Changing...Change is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing...reactions19comments
Getting Through Difficult Blood Draws...Patients with COPD will have to endure countless blood draws over the course of their lives. For most, this is uncomfortable, but...reactionscomments
COPD Pick-Me-Ups...Dealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be...reactionscomments
Warning Signs of COPD...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed. The hope is that...reactions17comments
The Invisible vs Visible Aspects of COPD...COPD, much like asthma, is an invisible illness. It involves inhaling invisible substances that cause invisible changes to occur inside the lungs...reactions32comments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of Breath...There are many different reasons that you may become short of breath, and if you are just beginning to learn about COPD...reactions8comments
COPD Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions13comments
What Should I Do During a Flare-up?...Sometimes flare-ups seem to blindside the progress you have been making, and they come out of nowhere with a staggering punch. Sometimes...reactions25comments
COPD Triggers...COPD causes blocked airways and makes breathing difficult. One important part of managing COPD is avoiding triggers...reactions10comments
Mastering Daily COPD Care: Simple Habits for a Healthier Life...I have learned that my day-to-day health is up to me...reactions4comments
COPD Flare vs. Infections: What you should know...COPD is a chronic disease for which there is no cure. The illness often lasts for years, perhaps even decades. So, it's...reactions9comments
Understanding Your COPD Diagnosis: Stages, Tests, and Next Steps...The most commonly used COPD staging model has four stages...reactions6comments
8 Signs to Seek Help for COPD...Over time, I have noticed that some people with COPD tend to wait too long before seeking help. If this describes you...reactions5comments
Exacerbations: They Are Different for All of Us...Some people with COPD have never had the experience of an exacerbation, but others know all too well what it is and when it is time to ask for help...reactions27comments
