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
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactions3comments
Message Therapy...Has anyone used acupressure from a message therapist. Does it help and work?...reactions2replies
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 else, and when things are getting tough, it...reactionscomments
Don't Breathe In - Breathe Out...Like many with very severe emphysema, a component of COPD, my worst moments often occur soon after waking. Today was no exception. It is the moment when my long acting...reactions6comments
On Oxygen and On The Go - Part 4: Let's Hit The Road...If you are on supplemental oxygen, getting out for an hour, a day, a week or longer takes a lot of planning if you want it to be successful and...reactions4comments
The Flu Shot Debate...I’m sure that you’ve heard this debate many times: “Why should I get the flu shot? Half of the time they don’t even get it right.” “It’s not natural to...reactionscomments
Fight Against Loneliness...As a caregiver, it is important to stay connected to your loved one. One constant thread with those battling COPD is loneliness. This is even true for people that live...reactionscomments
Surviving COPD...In 1999 I had lung cancer and they removed one lung and cancer free. Quit smoking that same year. 2013 I began having shortness of breath and one day I...reactions1comment
Planning and Preparing: A Social Life with COPD...In my last article, “Having A Social Life With COPD”, the focus was on things that can affect us, such as scented products. In this article, we will discuss the challenge...reactions2comments
Remember to Say "I Love You"...Sometimes in the day to day activities it's easy to forget to say, "I love you.” This is true of the caregiver and the patient. How many times have you...reactionscomments
my COPD...I smoked for 42 yrs never thinking anything bad would happen, I got diagnosed 3 yrs ago. I am on O2 at night, spiriva, Breo, Daliresp, 2 inhalers, a nebulizer...reactions1comment
Former smoker...I started smoking in high school but only once in a while, when I joined the work force in 1965 I started smoking a pack a day and continued till...reactions2comments
Traveling Is About The Memories...Recently I went through a small bag of my mom’s things that my father brought me. There was really nothing of major consequence in it. There were a few small...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities Act...Having a chronic illness or disability can sometimes make it difficult – or even physically painful – to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many workers are reluctant...reactionscomments
Early 30's........Well, not sure where to begin but I'm only 34 & have been diagnosed with emphysema, lung scarring (31% damage) and a small nodule approximately 6 months ago. Assuming stage...reactions3comments
Tips for Living With COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can have a huge impact on many aspects of people’s lives. While living with COPD is challenging, there are some tips that may help make...
