Breathing Strategies: Which Have You Tried?...Here at COPD.net, we are interested in hearing about which of the following breathing strategies and techniques you have tried with your COPD. If you have not yet, and would...reactionscomments
3 C's of COPD Awareness...Three C's that can help you cope with COPD are connection, communication, and courage. It's important to stay connected with every person on your medical team including your primary care...reactions3comments
Stress & COPD: What Can You Do?...When you have COPD, it's perfectly common to feel stressed emotionally. After all, you may be worried about your future and that of your family. You may also be worried...reactionscomments
What tips do you have for managing stress over the holiday season?...The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when managing life with COPD. Share any helpful tips for managing holiday stress with fellow community members to support them during the...reactions33replies
Video: Barbara Talks COPD Awareness Month...Although we walk the same road we all have different stories. Tell your story this month and make others aware of COPD so they can gain a greater understanding of...reactions5comments
COPD Myths vs. Facts...When it comes to health information, there is a lot of misinformation. This is especially true if you seek out your answers on the Web or from other people. This...reactionscomments
Changes we had to do...I already wrote quite a bit about my story and my wonderful partner and husband, but today I will talk about our changes that made a very big difference in...reactions4comments
Travel Tips For COPD...So, you have COPD and you’re also ready for a vacation. Like people without this disease, you want to get out and have a little fun. You want to do...reactionscomments
Can my dry mouth be contributing to thrush?...Can my dry mouth be contributing to thrush? I've been using corticosteroids since 2012 and recently have developed dry mouth. I also seem to have come down with a mild...reactions2replies
Differences In COPD...We all know that, though there are similarities in COPD, there are differences. We might know some of them: different stages of COPD, different medications, even the different reactions that...reactionscomments
Living With: Interview with Advocate Janet Plank...November is COPD Awareness Month, and the Health Union podcast Living With is featuring an interview with COPD.net advocate Janet Plank. Janet shares how having COPD and other health conditions...reactions3comments
Back pain am and pm...On waking and by tea time back discomfort so bad do others suffer the same...reactions4replies
The Stages of Grief with COPD...Poor mama. Getting through the stages of grief with COPD was hard on her. She had such an infectious laugh. Her heart was so full that it seemed like her...reactions2comments
Stage 4...My question is, in July of 2018 I was diagnosed with stage 4 emphysema, chronic bronchitis and severe asthma, I know there isn't an exact time from on how long...reactions2replies
A Pithy History Of Oxygen...Many in this community benefit from oxygen therapy. This is all possible because of great discoveries from our past. So, I thought it would be neat to journey into our...reactions3comments
Newly diagnosed...FEV1 64%, FVC 94 with a ratio of 54 amd MMV of 67. Post bronchodilation FEV1 74%, FVC 103 with a ratio of 57. Final diagnosis- Moderate obstructive lung disease...reactions5replies
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt...“Denial isn’t a river in Egypt” is a saying that has always stuck with me, probably because it can apply to so many different things. Even COPD. Oh my, being...reactionscomments
“What It's Like to Live with COPD?”...A friend of mine asked me this question recently. I asked him, “What do you mean?” He said, “What do YOU mean?” I told him, “The question can be taken...reactionscomments
What I found out on my way to a diet...A little item that I recently learned has helped me especially on reexamining my diet and what to do and not to do. I had been on a fairly strict...reactions12comments
