Explaining Emphysema, Part 2: Treatment...In "Explaining Emphysema, Part 1", we discussed the risk factors and symptoms associated with this condition. Now, let's look at what can...reactionscomments
Good Self Care for a Bad Day...“You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don't help.” Calvin, “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Waterson “Ugh,” I...reactions11comments
8 Signs of COPD To Watch For...It's so easy to put off seeking help. Still, the earlier you seek help the better. As a friend or loved one...reactionscomments
When the Doctor Leaves Questions...Based on the feedback on my last article, which was fantastic by the way; I am left with a growing number of...reactions4comments
Why Don’t We Follow Doctors' Orders? - Part 2...I used to wonder why anyone wouldn't follow their doctor's orders, but since being diagnosed with COPD I’ve done it myself. In...reactionscomments
Are You My Doctor?...People have asked frequently about lung doctors and who are they. Is there someone else they should be seeing? They wonder if...reactions2comments
Avoiding the Holiday Hangover...The holidays are something that used to be so exciting. We’d visit different relatives and the food was never ending. We'd have...reactions6comments
Attitude Adjustments...When I was a teenager, I remember many times that my mom would tell me that I needed an "attitude adjustment." At...reactionscomments
Adult Coloring Books...Have you seen the new craze? The only way these could cause stress is if you just cannot bare the thoughts of...reactionscomments
Getting to Know Series: Tonya Hidalgo...You know what COPD.net’s contributors and moderators think about COPD - but there’s more to everyone than COPD! So we’re doing a...reactionscomments
Caregivers' New Years Resolutions...It’s that time of year again, time to make a list of resolutions for the year ahead. Maybe you have done this...reactionscomments
COPD, A Family Disease...When I was first diagnosed with COPD I heard the phrase “COPD is a family disease.” Over time, and talking with COPDers...reactionscomments
A COPD Caregiver Intro...Hi. I’m kinda new to this so bear with me a bit. I’m a primary care-giver for my wife (Michelle) who has...reactions1comment
Make Happy Moments...Sometimes you need to make happy moments. With the heaviness of dealing with COPD, it may seem like they are few and...reactionscomments
Human Service Animal...The title may seem odd but bear with me for a bit As a caregiver, the odds are you’re going to get...reactionscomments
10 Triggers to Avoid this Christmas Season...Christmas season is upon us. There’s so much fun to have this time of year. You don’t want something unexpected - like...reactionscomments
Dust, Clutter and Minimalizing...Dust is a big trigger for my allergies, COPD and asthma. My doctors were thinking that my allergies were triggering my COPD...reactionscomments
Fiberglass...Hello my name is James. I live in Maryville Tennessee and am 55 years old. I spent 30 years in the fiberglass...reactions3comments
5 Ways People Cope With Severe COPD...So, I am a respiratory therapist. I work with lots of COPDers. Some have severe COPD. And some come visit me more...reactions12comments
RAF Mick's Story...I live in Ilford Essex. Started smoking at the age of sixteen. During 5 years service in The Royal Air Force, smoked...reactions5comments
