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...reactions12comments
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
Some of Our First Thoughts...My mother was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1997. We knew very little about the disease then, and honestly, medicine...reactionscomments
COPD Makes Things Harder, But Life is Fun...When I was first diagnosed with COPD in 1987 I gave it little thought. Yes I had got a little short of breath...reactions10comments
Staying Active is Key...One of the subjects I mentioned is 'death by couch'. That can sound disturbing and alarming. But remember as I have had...reactions5comments
COPD Caregivers...If you have a loved one with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may find yourself becoming a caregiver. Providing care for...
Basics For Caregivers: Terminology...What exactly is a caregiver? A caregiver is defined by the Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary as “a person who provides direct care (as...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Communication With Your Physician...Results of the COPD In America 2015 Study reported that almost a third of respondents were unaware of the stage of their...reactions4comments
Basics for Caregivers: Equipment...There will be an increasing number of pieces of equipment as your patient progresses. As each piece is added, it is important...reactionscomments
