COPD Moments That Can Be Avoided and How to Prevent Them...A gallant is a person living with COPD who does everything right. While we all aspire to be gallant COPD patients, most...reactions10comments
Tracking, Charting, and Planning Your Chronic Illness...Why should you maintain a daily journal to track your chronic illness journey with COPD, heart failure, and diabetes? There are a...reactions6comments
Creating COPD-Friendly Gatherings...This year, I set to embark on my first major holiday season without my mom. Her battle with COPD did limit her...reactions1comment
My story...I was diagnosed with severe COPD 3 years ago. I smoked for over 42 years and when I was rushed to the...reactions3comments
Thoughts Only Those With Lung Disease Can Relate To...We often refer to anyone with breathing issues as "lungers." This includes people with diseases like asthma (which I have) and COPD...reactions9comments
Tilt-a-Whirl of Home, Hospital, and Rehab...There is a revolving door that often starts slow until the frequent hospitalizations become dizzying. It may start with a fall, which...reactionscomments
Ever Get Tired of Seeing Doctors? ...Ever get to the point you get tired of seeing doctors and having to constantly get tested for one thing or another?...reactions15comments
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of COPD.net, as well...
The Cost of Over-Giving as a Caregiver...According to the Apostle Paul, Jesus believed that It is better to give than to receive. However, the concept of over-giving as...reactions1comment
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining Weight...Did you know breathing may require more energy if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? If you are living with COPD and are experiencing weight loss or are already underweight...reactions4comments
Severe Symptoms of COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sometimes have severe symptoms. These symptoms are “severe” because they can be a sign of...
Hubby's Life with COPD...Husband is currently stage 4. He's been on oxygen since 2008. Concentrator at home and motorhome. Liquid oxygen when away from home. In...reactions3comments
Quality of Life with COPD By The Numbers...Managing the symptoms and treatment of COPD can take its toll on an individual’s quality of life. We found this to be...reactions9comments
Legacy...Over the years, COPD.net has lost powerful voices in the COPD community. Hear the stories of those who are no longer with...
Bone and Muscle Conditions Linked to COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a higher risk of conditions that cause the bones and muscles to get weaker:...
Expert Answers: Pulmonary Rehabilitation...In dealing with COPD, it might be recommended that you participate in pulmonary rehabilitation. Many people have questions about what pulmonary rehab is...reactions9comments
Option for People With COPD: High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Vests...During a recent conversation with a home healthcare specialist, I discovered that high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vests are now accessible for...reactionscomments
Depression and COPD...Every day to some might seem a struggle. With COPD it’s difficult to breathe, it seems you are coughing more often than...reactions2comments
Tips for Successful Outings with COPD...I do most of my traveling by car. A short trip or a long trip, I'm always prepared or I try to...reactionscomments
Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management...The food you eat and your body weight can affect your breathing. This is why nutritional counseling is an important part of...
