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
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...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...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
