Financial Anxiety and Chronic Illness: Coping with the Costs of COPD and Other Conditions...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like COPD and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions21comments
Yes, We Do Grieve Our Old Lives...A couple of years ago on a grieving site, a person wanted to grieve her old life. Some on the site said that...reactions11comments
Mourning the Death of Your Previous Life: Understanding the Initial Emotional Impact...The 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 Acceptance...When 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 1...Have 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 Difference...COPD 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 Smoke...Looking 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 Surprising...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD has some...reactions4comments
Winter is Coming...I spent my entire life in Southern California until the spring of 2017 when my family and I decided to move to...reactions23comments
Am I in Denial?...I was diagnosed with COPD - Mild in 2018. Around same time I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea - Severe. I was...reactions6comments
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
How I "cured" my COPD symptoms completely....I am embarrassed that this story is going to sound like me, me, me but I am excited to share my "discovery"...reactions14comments
COPD Lexicon: Medicine Terms To Know...When referring to COPD medicines, we often refer to big terms. Some of you may know what they mean, while others do...reactionscomments
Just Diagnosed with Moderate COPD...This is my first post and wanted to join a community where I could get information about COPD. I am 77 years...reactions1comment
Doctor Knows Best?...Recently I changed doctors. At suggestion of primary care physician, I called for second opinion to a pulmonologist he recommended. I was...reactions5comments
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
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 Groups...We 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 Buddies...When I was first diagnosed with COPD (I have an asthma/COPD overlap) in my mid-20s, I was devastated and confused. I had...reactions7comments
