USE OF OXYGEN DURING PANDEMIC...Because of my concern about using portable oxygen if I go into a store. I was concerned that I would be breathing...reactions1reply
Misdiagnosed Often...I have emphysema. So when I have an exacerbation, I go to urgent care if my Dr. is not available. They listen...reactions5comments
Unreal...I went from being healthy to stage 4. I just don't understand how it could happen in less than a year....reactions3comments
Unpredictable...I am a 57 year old AA female who was diagnosed with COPD. It has gotten progressively worse within the last 12...reactions4comments
Work On What You Can Do...Always look at what you can do with COPD, and work ahead on that. Don't dwell on the things you cannot do...reactions6comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions2comments
Young and scared...Hi, I'm not sure this is where I should be but here goes. I am a 31 year old female and I...reactions2replies
What's Next...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a three-part series. Part 1 can be found here and part 3 here. There are...reactions2comments
how long can this go on?...My DH, age 77, has had lung cancer, in remission, and is now stage 4 copd. Just in the last month, every...reactions5replies
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactions1comment
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with COPD...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
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...reactions27comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactions2comments
How are you getting your housekeeping done?...Up until a month ago I was getting housekeeping services through our county’s Commission on Aging. An employee would come once a...reactions2replies
Has anyone tried CBD?...My GP is a big believer in medical marijuana and CBD. I asked him if I should consider CBD and he said...reactions3replies
Does anyone get dizzy from smoking?...Last June I was diagnosed with COPD/emphysema. I was smoking 1 1/2 packs a day. I cut down immediately to 15, then...reactions11replies
