Are We Cleaning Our Supplies Properly?...I have learned many new things over the years while living with COPD. Every time I think I have learned it, here...reactions40comments
Looking Forward to a Brighter Future...Editor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Liana passed away in November of 2021. She is deeply missed, but her encouragement...reactions2comments
The Summer Slump With COPD and How to Beat It...Summertime has a certain feel that brings on memories of my mom. All of my mom’s friends called her Tootsie. She lived...reactions7comments
My COPD journey so far...I was recently diagnosed with COPD; the bloating was horrible, and the gas even worst. I immediately went on a detox with...reactions2comments
Summer Heat, Humidity, and Air Quality as COPD Triggers...Summer is here, and so is the chance to enjoy the great outdoors. But be careful. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary...reactions30comments
Tips for Dealing With Summertime COPD Triggers...Ah... summertime... It's a wonderful time of the year, with warm temperatures, fun times with family and friends and perhaps even the...reactionscomments
New to COPD...I was diagnosed about 6 months ago. I didn't have a lot of problems at first. Then I started getting a fever...reactions14comments
My Journey so far with COPD...My name is Jennie, I am 62 yrs old but was 61 when diagnosed. I have smoked since I was 14 and...reactions7comments
Me and COPD...I don't mean to make this a woe is me thing and hope it does not come across that way. As to...reactions20comments
Introducing my COPD journey...First time post. March 2023 I had picked up some kind of bug which led to a full blown exacerbation that landed...reactions29comments
Understanding Thirdhand Smoke...Many people are familiar with the concept of first and secondhand smoke, but have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke...reactionscomments
Thanksgiving: To Do or Not To Do...Thanksgiving can be a huge celebration as, for some, it kicks off the holiday season. As baby boomers, we have become accustomed...reactions18comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD ...I have been talking about moving for about three years. My first plan was to move to Texas from Massachusetts to be...reactionscomments
Standing my ground...Back in January 1999, I became quite poorly, coughing a lot of green phlegm, getting very breathless and losing weight, I went...reactions1comment
5 Tips for Managing Depression With COPD...My mom was an open book. Whatever she was going through, those close to her knew about it. She spoke in plain...reactionscomments
Telehealth for COPD...Telehealth use is defined as an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or other health professional by video or phone. In 2021, telemedicine...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: COPD, Intimacy, and Relationships...Chronic conditions, such as COPD can have many different effects, both good and bad, on relationships and intimacy. In some cases, people...reactions25comments
What BiPAP or CPAP Mask Do You Like Best?...If your doctor suggests trying a non-invasive ventilation (NIV) device like CPAP, BiPAP, or Trilogy ventilators, you might hesitate because you're not...reactions11comments
Losing Our COPD Friends...I recently wrote about the positive things that have happened because of having COPD. One of the things listed in that article...reactionscomments
So this is my life now?...Greetings everyone! I'm Janice, 66 y/o, and I was diagnosed with stage 3 COPD in February. I also have asthma and allergies...reactions16comments
