COPD diagnosis made me stop smoking...I'm 75 have had COPD since 1992, I was a smoker for over 40 years and stopped in that year. In 1997...reactions3comments
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...I knew I was likely to be diagnosed with COPD because I had smoked as many as 3 packs a day for...reactions5comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Holidays...In a recent survey, 106 of our COPD community members shared their holiday struggles as well as some methods for coping during...reactionscomments
Same Story, Different Person...I am a 61 year old male. I was told about 10 years ago that I had a spot on my lung...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
Major Symptoms...Hi - I just wanted to say that I was pleased to see fatigue included here as a symptom. With severe COPD...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...reactionscomments
Finding the Right COPD Doctor: A Guide for Caregivers...Finding the right doctor can make a huge difference in your loved one's care. A doctor who is passive may not push...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...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...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...reactions4comments
