Taking Control of Stress...Stress is my enemy. It can wreck my day, make my heart race, and take my breath away. How those of us with COPD...reactions3comments
Comfort and Life With COPD...It has taken me a very long time to find my comfort level living with COPD. I am still working on some...reactions7comments
COPD is constantly on my mind, too!...I am very lucky that my COPD isn’t as bad as most others on this forum but, despite that, I am constantly...reactions19comments
Inhalers...I have tried so many inhalers, and they just don't seem to work for me. Don't know what it is, maybe I'm...reactions4comments
flare ups...It seems when I overdo my excercising, I tend to cause an exacerbation. I do not understand how I can get stronger...reactions4replies
Disturbed Sleep...Have you noticed any change in your sleep pattern and how you get comfortable? I have noticed a lot of change. No...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
What Are Flutter Valves and Acapellas? ...I have been getting lots of questions lately about flutter valves and acapellas. A common one that has been advertising heavily is...reactions15comments
Sudden worsening...I am wondering if COPD can worsen suddenly. Specifically, can I experience increased shortness of breath "overnight," or become more fatitigued suddenly?...reactions5repliesBreathing
The Things People Say...I’m sure most of us are familiar with the term "invisible illness." This is a term for medical conditions that are not...reactions22comments
Software and Apps...With technology, almost everything is easier. I am curious to know what are some of your favorite apps that help you with...reactions5repliesCoping
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions3comments
Exercise for Quality of Life...Pre-COPD, I had always led a fairly active life. Up until about ten years ago, I snow skied, hiked, gardened, and worked...reactions4comments
Newbie...Hi to all There is so much to read here but very well informed info I have had COPD for 3 years...reactions5replies
Living with COPD and Diabetes ...Can anyone give me some information on living with COPD and Diabetes?...reactions4repliesCoping
How I Recover From Panic Breathing...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Tips on how to recover from panic...reactions17comments
Over-the-Counter Mucus Secretion Drugs: Do They Really Work?...As a pharmacist, I am often asked whether over-the-counter mucus secretion drugs are beneficial for people with COPD. Some people with COPD...reactions7comments
Tools you have that help...Moving into spring and doing those chores that require some elbow grease, I've learned that weights are worth it. Weights that tighten...reactions3replies
Experiencing COPD...Understanding COPD cannot be done unless you live it. That is really true of any illness. True understanding comes from experiencing daily...reactions26comments
You Have Alpha-1, Now What? Diet and Exercise (Part 3 of 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 3-part series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! When I...reactionscomments
