Stem cell research.......I was wondering if anyone has tried stem cell replacement? I've been looking into it but I'm not sure if I should...reactions13replies
Well Meant Words...Now that you have become a caregiver, you will find that everyone has an opinion. Not only are you hearing these opinions...reactionscomments
Expert Answers: Saving Money with COPD...As many people in our community know, having COPD can get expensive! So, we asked our experts John, Leon, and Lyn for tips...reactionscomments
Can I Be A Caregiver?...There is something that I have learned from many years of having been a co-caregiver for my mother. You can do more...reactions5comments
Learning to Breathe Right is the Hardest of All...The one thing most if not all us with COPD have in common is – we don't breathe right. Even though we fought...reactions71comments
My story...I was diagnosed with severe COPD 3 years ago. I smoked for over 42 years and when I was rushed to the...reactions3comments
Basics for Caregivers: Exercise and Respiratory Therapy...You will find other articles about the options for exercise and respiratory therapy, but what is your role as the caregiver for...reactions2comments
Janet Plank...I was an EMT-I and working ambulance for numerous years before health changed things. First I was diagnosed with adult asthma and...
Mary Ultes...Editors Note: Mary Ultes passed away on March 2nd, 2018. She was a valued member of the COPD.net team and will be...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits with COPD...The Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work...reactionscomments
Understanding the Respiratory System...You've probably heard the old saying, "Knowledge is power." This is never more true than when dealing with a new diagnosis of...reactionscomments
Give Your Mind A Break...Elaborate houses, immense crops, herds and herds of livestock, and a truly eclectic collection of stuff. Can you guess what this might...reactionscomments
Fatigue: The Silent Symptom...While dyspnea (labored or shortness of breath) is often the most experienced and most recognized symptom of COPD, fatigue, or lack of...reactions16comments
We Tried For a Transplant...In the first few years after my mother’s COPD diagnosis, I spent countless hours researching the disease. The big thing that kept...reactions3comments
Pursed-Lips Are Not Just for Kissing!...Many individuals with COPD experience shortness of breath, which can make them feel anxious and frightened. While there is no cure for...reactions11comments
COPD in America 2015...The COPD In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from over 1,700 individuals currently diagnosed as having COPD, Emphysema...reactionscomments
Help Center...You’ve come to the right place! Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about the inner workings of COPD.net, as well...
What NOT to Say to Chronically Ill People....Sometimes us with COPD find it hard getting others to recognize we have a disabling, chronic illness. A recent photo of myself taken...reactions3comments
Texting Instead of Talking...Maybe you’re not well versed in the latest gadgets, and maybe you don’t want to be. That is okay for most things...reactionscomments
Check The Oxygen Equipment...As the dependence for oxygen grows, it becomes more and more important that the equipment is working properly. This is not something...reactions1comment
