The FAQs of COPD Caregiving: Part 1...No two ways around it -- COPD caregiving can be challenging and sometimes thankless. However, it can also be rewarding, if approached with...reactionscomments
What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
What Are Blue Bloaters And Pink Puffers?...Listed here are some older terms used to describe COPDers. Rarely are they seen in medical literature these days. But, occasionally I’m...reactions8comments
What I Wish Others Understood About COPD...Sometimes, folks think I’m lazy. And, admittedly, I am. I think I’ve said this before – in fact, I know I’ve said...reactions15comments
A Look Inside the Lungs: Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema...A person with COPD usually has symptoms of two different conditions: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Those two conditions are now classified under...reactions4comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2replies
