Barbara Moore...We are extremely saddened to say that on January 7th, 2024, Barbara Moore passed away. Barbara was a valued member of the...
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...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...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...reactions7comments
Has anyone tried the Trelegy inhaler?...Have any one tried trelogy inhaler hope I spelled right not machine inhaler delivers 3med...reactions9replies
What Does It Mean?...We know that scents can really affect our breathing and our COPD. So, we buy the “free” product, which is supposed to...reactionscomments
Are chest pain and shortness of breath a flare-up?...I was recently hospitalized for observation to r/o cardiac problem when I c/o chest pain and shortness of breath. The PCP physician...reactions3replies
Do concentrators hold air?...My husband says that concentrators don't hold air so they will are not dangerous around flames. Is this correct? Is he just...reactions1reply
Getting Diagnosed with COPD...Getting diagnosed with COPD is usually not a sudden thing. I can remember sitting in the living room of my mom’s house...reactionscomments
Invisible Illness...No, invisible illness isn’t the name of a disease. The term "invisible illness" represents any chronic illness or disease that a person...reactions10comments
Not Only My Lungs Part I...A comorbidity is a disease or condition that exists along with the primary disease a patient has, like COPD. Sometimes they are...reactions1comment
Is anyone using FECO as a treatment?...Has anyone heard of or is using FECO (full extract cannabis oil) for COPD? I've been reading about it....reactions9replies
COPD Flare vs. Infections: What you should know...COPD is a chronic disease, for which there is no cure. The course of the illness often lasts for years, perhaps even...reactions8comments
Sharing my COPD Journey!...For those of you who don’t know me, I’d like to use my first article for COPD.net to introduce myself and how...reactions3comments
Five Ways to Fight COPD Fatigue...If you have COPD, then you know fatigue is one of the symptoms that is hardest to battle. In fact, fatigue is...reactions50comments
COPD Lexicon: Medicine Terms To Know...When referring to COPD medicines, we often refer to big terms. Some of you may know what they mean, while others do...reactionscomments
Why?...The other day, when I was physically down, I asked myself again, “why can’t I get anything done?” It hit me emotionally...reactions2comments