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...Most of us think of COPD as a lung disorder. And for the most part, it is. It’s associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. But, there is increasing evidence that...

...Coping with energy and endurance on a day to day basis when you have COPD is all about balance. It's essential to learn how to balance periods of activity or...

...It’s the end of May and we’ve gone from wood burning furnaces and fireplaces to firepits. Soon will be fireworks and wildfires. Some areas have been coping with them during...

...Caller ID told her it was grandma, but the constricted breath didn’t allow my mom to speak. She hit speed dial, and hoped for a miracle. My daughter talked gently...

...I know it’s because of this humid day, as well as rain and snow the past weekend. It seems that with that weather, sleep was off as well. It’s only...

...COPDers are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Most people with COPD will not develop. Still, researchers are aware of the increased risk. They are working hard to...

...Having COPD doesn’t mean that we must be homebound, it just means that we travel with a focus on health. Taking a trip can be so very exciting. You may...

...I finally had my appointment with the new Pulmonologist! Overall, there were no major changes after this initial visit. The doctor was intrigued at the idea of a COPD diagnosis...

...What a morning! I woke up feeling pretty good. I can hear a bit of wheezing, which doesn’t happen often, because I’m not really a wheezer. Yet, what a way...