Sleeping...Just found out that I have COPD - 57yr old female. I’m having a real hard time sleeping and would love to...reactions2comments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPD...Recently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD...reactions3comments
Me and me...Present Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin:...reactionscomments
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
Tips for Quitting Smoking...Smoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should...reactions3comments
Bits & Pieces...Once in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t...reactions6comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?...Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of...reactions7comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ Allergies...Less than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This may result in a diagnosis...reactions3comments
Does anyone have problems with sore throat and eating?...I'm not able to eat solid foods. Anyone else have this experience?...reactions2replies
So Tired...I am on my 13th year with COPD. It has gone from each year becoming a little more difficult to now it...reactions13comments
What has your experience been like after intubation?...First of all pardon my English, I'm Brazilian. My Mother has had COPD for 10 years. Last week she had an exacerbation...reactions2replies
Aging, COPD and a Bucket List...Since the beginning of my time of awareness, I knew that people were young and old. There were people in between too...reactions6comments
Bad timing...I have been treated for sinus issues ever since we moved to Kentucky. This last year was terrible weather due to climate...reactions3comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung Transplant...Within the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a...reactions1comment
Sleeping and COPD...If you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if...reactions9comments
COPD and Memory Loss...I was just going to write about something...I just can’t remember what it was. Just kidding. Bad joke. The reason I’m writing...reactions18comments
Finding Hope and Making Peace With COPD...Getting that diagnosis of COPD and then living with its effects is no joke. The way it interferes with everyday life, your...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Rib Cramping...Rib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally...reactions15comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More Stable...What if technology could make a difference in the progression and stability of your respiratory health? Good news! It just might, according...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive Devices...We asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle...reactions18comments
