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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
