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...Most people with COPD use inhalers. So, what are they? How do they work? Here are some basic terms to help you better understand inhalers. It's a small, hand-held device...

...COPD affects more than 16 million people in the United States alone. In fact, it's the most common lung disease in the world. Even more staggering is the fact that...

...The New Year is here. For as long as I remember, this has been a time of resolutions, where I always declare I will lose weight, etc. This year, I...

...So, it’s important to have a great doctor. But, you’ll also want a doctor who fits your personality. Here are the four types of doctor personalities: They are confident and...

...Staying active when you have COPD is important. It will help your body stay stronger and improve your overall quality of life in so many ways. But when you find...

...61% of respondents indicated in the 2018 In America survey that they want information on coping with COPD flare-ups. Kevin shares information on how he handles and avoids flare-ups from...

...Patient engagement has evolved in the public and private sectors over the years. Many organizations including healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, foundations and non-profit associations are forming patient advisory...

...Sometimes, living this COPD life, as well as a life of chronic illness, makes it difficult to find things to look forward to. Many live a life where every day...

...When I was diagnosed with chronic illness, I found doctors questions as confusing as they must have thought my answers were. The important stuff eluded me until after the doctor...

...Stem cell therapy has benefited people with other diseases. The dream is it will help people with COPD. The reality is this probably won’t happen for another 20 years or...

...My biggest challenge during any holiday is goal setting. I want to do all the things exactly the way I did them in the past. Alas, that is no longer going...

...There are many COPD medicines currently on the market. There will also be many new ones entering the market in the near and distant future. So, how do you decide...

...Chronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to navigate...

...Last year I made a list of “10 Christmas COPD Triggers.” Apparently I missed a key trigger: Christmas itself. Seriously, folks! Researchers really think Christmas is a COPD trigger. Or...

...We were raised in a culture that said if we took care of ourselves we were being selfish, but have you ever watched a cat go through their daily lives?...

...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...

...Getting through the holiday family times without stress or anxiety was practically impossible after the diagnosis of COPD. There came a time when we had to let go of the...