Your "Unusual" Symptoms with COPD...Most people living with COPD are well aware of, and have much experience with, the common symptoms that come along with it...reactions4comments
Glossary of Terms for Advanced Care Planning...Perhaps you are thinking about situations where you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. This may...reactionscomments
Does the Word Hospice Scare You?...When most people think of hospice, the first thing that enters their mind is death and dying with peace and dignity. I...reactions5comments
Inhalers and Their Proper Use...Too often, I seem to read about "inhaler abuse." A recent study cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine stated, "Inhaled...reactions13comments
Living with multiple illnesses...Hi I'm 61 I have multiple lung problems gold COPD, emphysema, bronchitis, & hiatal hernia in my upper chest, which makes breathing...reactions7comments
COPD and Men...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is more common among women than men. This is partially due to the different rates and effects...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Special Caregiver in Your Life?...I am very blessed and have quite a few reasons why. My main caregiver is my husband, Dave. He has told me...reactionscomments
Can You Avoid Thrush When Having COPD?...It was not until my mother started using regular inhalers for her COPD symptoms, that I found out what oral thrush was. As...reactionscomments
My Many Faces in the Morning...Ah, mornings. I can imagine the many faces of me waking up. The "I didn't get enough sleep grump" face. The "I...reactionscomments
Surviving the Summer...It wasn't long ago when the bitter cold of winter was the major discussion again and again. Think about it: weather is...reactions4comments
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated With COPD...Staying hydrated is important for anyone, but if you have a chronic disease like COPD, it’s even more important, and there are...reactions7comments
Expert Answers: Finding a Cure...Here at COPD.net, we often get questions about finding a cure. There are lots of conversations on our site and our Facebook...reactions21comments
The Ups and Downs with COPD..."One Day I'm Breathing Easy, The Next I'm Struggling: The Unpredictability of COPD" Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be...reactions5comments
COPD In the family...My mother died from cancer 35 years ago. Looking back now I'm certain she suffered with COPD long before her cancer diagnosis...reactions1comment
BiPAP: Helping You Live Longer & Better with COPD...People with severe COPD are now living better and longer than ever before. One reason for this accomplishment is the use of...reactions32comments
Coping With the Emotional Impact of COPD...Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can have a strong emotional impact on a person. COPD not only affects the lungs...
Tonya Hidalgo...Tonya was previously an advocate for COPD.net. Tonya Hidalgo blogs at The COPD Life and is the author of Traveling With COPD...
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 and the Flu: What's New for 2018-19?...Well, it's that time of year again. The temperatures are starting to drop, schools are back in session and fall is on...reactionscomments
What Is it Like to Live With COPD? – Results From the 2019 COPD In America Survey...More than 2,000 people with COPD participated in our COPD In America survey to share more about life with the condition. Respondents...reactions17comments
