COPD National Action Plan: A Blueprint for Fighting This Disease...Did you know that COPD is one of the top causes of death in the U.S.? Or that it affects at least 16 million people? One in five adults in...reactionscomments
Remedies for Surviving Wildfires and Dust Storms with COPD ...Mom liked to feel like she had things under control. With COPD, she did her best to keep her environment where the air was safe and easy to breathe. Some...reactions3comments
Showering, Personal Hygiene & COPD...Most of us with COPD end up showering and taking care of personal hygiene at night or in the middle of the day because mornings are spent like a sloth...reactions62comments
I'm Too Young To Have COPD..."I'm too young for COPD" is something that I frequently hear. According to the Mayo Clinic, "COPD develops slowly over the years, so most people are at least 40 years...reactions3comments
Could Aspirin Make Your COPD Less Severe?...Recent studies suggest that people who take aspirin on a regular basis may have better COPD outcomes than people who do not use aspirin. More study is certainly needed in...reactions1comment
COPD Lexicon: Pharmacology Terms To Know...There are lots of medicines for treating COPD. Some help end COPD flare-ups. Others are meant to prevent flare-ups and control COPD. Here are some of the basic terms regarding...reactions1comment
Kevin Davitt...Kevin was previously an advocate on COPD.net. I’m the proud husband of Marisa and father of Danielle, Samuel and Owen. Sixty-four years old, I grew up in the Flatbush section...
Taking A Step Backwards...Today I have taken a step backward. Yes, backward. Sometimes it is good to look back, because that’s telling me I’m doing something positive and really looking at myself. And...reactions2comments
Does anyone else wake up congested during the night?...I have an enlarged prostate and cannot tolerate antihistamine... it makes it almost impossible to urinate....reactions4replies
Setting the Standard...I like to think of myself as not only a patient advocate but a patient obsessed with implementing the gold standard of COPD management. It’s a little like the saying...reactions3comments
Not Only My Lungs Part III...Did you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was diagnosed (I am currently at stage 3). I...reactions5comments
When I watch movies......Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder When my wife and I see a movie these days, I often find myself watching certain things more closely than I used...reactions6comments
The Five Stages Of Grief...So you are diagnosed with COPD. It’s a chronic disease that slowly progresses over time. It’s normal for a diagnosis of a chronic disease to cause you some grief. This...reactions14comments
Barbara Moore...We are extremely saddened to say that on January 7th, 2024, Barbara Moore passed away. Barbara was a valued member of the COPD.net community and an incredible advocate and avid...
Four Strategies for Coping When You Feel Overwhelmed by the Reality of COPD...There is no question. When you receive a diagnosis of COPD, it can be life-altering. When you start to truly experience the effects of your deteriorating respiratory system, it can...reactionscomments
Not Only My Lungs Part II...Did you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was diagnosed (I am currently at stage 3). I...reactionscomments
COPD & Marijuana Smoking: Harmful or Beneficial?...Marijuana legalization is sweeping the country these days. Several states enacted legislation in the last Presidential election year to legalize recreational marijuana. I recently moved to a state where both...reactions7comments
Has anyone tried the Trelegy inhaler?...Have any one tried trelogy inhaler hope I spelled right not machine inhaler delivers 3med...reactions9replies
