Cough With COPD: What's Normal and What's Not?...A chronic cough is one of the primary symptoms of COPD. Other symptoms can include: However, many people have COPD and don't...reactions52comments
Understanding and Managing COPD Exacerbation Triggers...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency...reactions73comments
Winter Self-Care With COPD...As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, focusing on winter self-care is essential. The cold weather can be harsh on...reactions2comments
End-Stage COPD: Understanding The Signs and Symptoms...Recently, someone in our COPD community asked, "How do you know when the end is near with COPD?" It's a valid question...reactions52comments
COPD Triggers...COPD is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe due to airflow limitations in the lungs. It is often...reactions22comments
The Dos and Don'ts of Using Supplemental Oxygen at Home...Using supplemental oxygen at home can go a long way towards improving or maintaining the quality of life for a person who...reactions58comments
Coping With COPD Flare-Ups...61% of respondents indicated in the 2018 In America survey that they want information on coping with COPD flare-ups. Kevin shares information...reactions19comments
Tips for Enjoying Indoor Gardening with COPD...I remember one year when my mom planted almost three hundred tulip bulbs in my grandmother’s yard and some in her yard. She...reactionscomments
COPD 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread Awareness...If you have COPD, you may have tried to explain to friends, loved ones, caregivers, or other people in your life what...reactions6comments
The 88-92% Rule: Why "Lower" Oxygen isn't always bad with COPD...If you live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may have noticed something confusing. Most healthy people are told their oxygen...reactions21comments
Your COPD Flare-Up Action Plan...Hopefully, if you carefully follow your COPD treatment plan, your health will stay on an even keel most of the time. It's...reactions34comments
What Are COPD Flare-Ups?...The term “COPD flare-up” gets bandied around quite a bit. So, what exactly are flare-ups anyway? What causes them? Here’s what to...reactions32comments
Shortness of Breath vs. Oxygen Saturation With COPD: Understanding the Difference...Shortness of breath, or feeling breathless, is what most people think of as the hallmark symptom of COPD. It's certainly one of...reactions124comments
Having a Runny or Stuffy Nose While on Oxygen...Some people might get a runny nose or a stuffy nose while on supplemental oxygen. In my case, I have both. You'd...reactions20comments
Talking to Your Healthcare Professionals...Finding your voice and advocating for yourself when visiting your doctor is important. There are considerable benefits to your level of care...reactions1comment
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions1comment
Using Airway Clearance Devices: A Guide to Flutter Valves and Acapellas...I have been getting lots of questions lately about flutter valves and acapellas. A common one that has been advertising heavily is...reactions15comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions2comments
Take Care of Yourself...Taking care of yourself can sometimes be one of the hardest things to do. As the caregiver, you are caring for someone...reactionscomments
