My Story: Respiratory Failure...Where do I start. Don't know if anyone will ever read this, so here it goes! I'm 62, have been diagnosed about five-six years now. At first it really wasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Community Thoughts: What You Wish More People Knew About COPD...As part of COPD awareness month, we asked our Facebook community:"What do you wish more people knew about COPD?" Check out their responses below - and feel free to add yours in the comments! Also, we welcome...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD Pick-Me-Ups...Dealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be helpful to give yourself a little pick-me-up every...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holiday Planning...Even with COPD, completing all of the tasks for a family gathering could be accomplished with a little extra planning and some true family teamwork. Maybe you have heard the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Handling the Holidays with COPD...It’s that time of year again! In a recent survey, 96% of individuals with COPD indicated they enjoy spending more time with their friends and family during the holiday season...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Major Symptoms...Hi - I just wanted to say that I was pleased to see fatigue included here as a symptom. With severe COPD I experience as much shortness of breath (SOB)...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Fear of Failing As An Advocate...If you are anything like me, as a caregiver, one of my deepest fears was failing to be my mom's voice when she could not speak for herself. There was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding the Right Doctor...Finding the right doctor can make a huge difference in your loved one. A doctor that is passive may not push the patient enough, and a doctor that is too...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Quality of Life with COPD By The Numbers...Managing the symptoms and treatment of COPD can take its toll on an individual’s quality of life. We found this to be especially true with the 1,000 respondents we surveyed...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Severe bloating...Am suffering severe bloating! Does anyone else have this please?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Change Your Avatar for COPD Awareness Month...November is COPD Awareness Month! One way to spread awareness is to change your avatar (profile image) across social media sites. You can download any of the images to use as your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pets with COPD?...It’s a classic battle between head and heart: Should a person with COPD have a pet? Allow me to spoil the ending for you: there’s no right or wrong answer...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Story: Severe COPD...My story is this. Recently diagnosed last year with COPD / emphysema. Smoker for 30 years. So I was mild/ moderate. Now at severe 9 months later. It's hard to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Knowing When to Cancel Plans...There were many times, growing up, that my mom would push through almost anything just to make sure that no one’s plan needed to change just because she was having...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My story...I was surprised when diagnosed with COPD. I had been to my doctor for more than 3 years and always complained about my cough. Went to emergency room complaining of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips for Successful Outings with COPD...I do most of my traveling by car. A short trip or a long trip, I'm always prepared or I try to be, but even the best laid plans can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My COPD...Smoked for 40 years. Diagnosed 3 years ago. Quit at once. Use oxygen at night and sometimes during the day. Have an oxygen concentrator and two portable ones, one on a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is A Skin Tear?...Editor's note: some descriptions are graphic. If you have ever had or seen a skin tear, you know that it will never leave your mind. The way that the skin...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Expert Answers: Medical Marijuana for COPD?...Several people in our COPD.net Facebook community have asked about the use of medical marijuana in regards to COPD treatment. So, we asked our expert respiratory therapists for their thoughts on the...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Winter Is Coming - Be Careful Out There...Sadly, winter is approaching as we are into fall. With it comes gentle reminders to prepare for the coming cold we in the northern hemisphere are about to endure. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
