Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?...When there is a local disaster, it is important to be prepared - especially when living with COPD. There are many types of local disasters that you should think through...reactions5comments
Sudden COPD Flare Gave Me a Dose of Reality...I'm a 61 year old male. I quit smoking in 2000. I had been smoking 3 packs a day. My cough from smoking became terrible. I knew I was killing...reactions4comments
COPD and Workplace Accommodations...Living and working with a chronic respiratory condition like COPD can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) offers legal protections for individuals...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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)...reactions7replies
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...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Doctor...Finding the right doctor can make a huge difference in your loved one's care. A doctor who is passive may not push the patient enough, and a doctor who is...reactions6comments
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...reactions9comments
Severe bloating...Am suffering severe bloating! Does anyone else have this please?...reactions3replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
