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
It's a Question Of How I Look...People make assumptions based on what they think they see when they see me. It's always a question of how I look...reactions16comments
A Pithy HIstory Of Oxygen: Part II...So, in 1775 and 1776 oxygen was discovered. Yes, it was discovered twice and by two different people. We discussed this in...reactionscomments
My Every Day Pain...My pain is everyday but I keep a lot of it to myself. I don’t like to complain about it. People don’t...reactions3comments
What is your opinion of portable oxygen concentrators?...What's your opinion on ease of use, maintenance, and reliability? And can they be used on aircrafts?...reactions10replies
From Our Perspective...There’s a lot of self-help on the internet for COPD amongst other things. Sometimes it’s sound, medical help. Other times its advice...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: COPD, Intimacy, and Relationships...Chronic conditions, such as COPD can have many different effects, both good and bad, on relationships and intimacy. In some cases, people...reactions27comments
Did you know that your experience with COPD matters?...Really! When you share your personal COPD experience, you help others learn more about what life is like living with COPD. More...reactionsreplies
Does anyone have a problem with a runny nose when out of breath?...Good Morning. My first question for the community. Is there a relation between runny nose and shortness of breath with COPD? Whenever...reactions6replies
What Does a Mindful Walk Mean?...Having a mindful walk is a simple practice and yet some of us never get it right. It is learning to be...reactions7comments
Getting along...I don't go very far nowadays. Sleep all day in my chair. On oxygen now so I catch my wind faster. Been...reactions4comments
Hygiene and Your COPD...We all know that hygiene is important for our health, but do we really understand it? The definition of conditions or practices...reactions2comments
