Oxygen Use While Traveling With COPD...The spring and summer months offer a great time to get out there and enjoy a vacation. Yet, for those with COPD...reactions7comments
Do You Practice COPD Airway Clearance?...To begin, what exactly does the term "airway clearance" mean? We hear this term a lot in the community, but what is...reactions2comments
COPD Dryness...Most of us with advanced COPD will eventually end up on supplemental oxygen. We will be assigned an oxygen company that will...reactions23comments
Nose Dryness With Supplemental Oxygen...Sometimes mom had nose dryness with supplemental oxygen for COPD. Then the cannula would irritate it and make things worse. Her skin...reactions34comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 1)...I’ve been doing as much research as I possibly can about lung transplants. I previously wrote that I’ve been pre-accepted into the...reactions4comments
What Is A Lung Transplant Evaluation?...Once you have been accepted into the lung transplant evaluation process, you will go through extensive testing. In the initial meetings with...reactionscomments
Tips for Living With COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can have a huge impact on many aspects of people’s lives. While living with COPD is challenging...
Shopping With COPD: Virtual and In-Person...There are ways to get cleaning supplies, toiletries, household items, groceries, and even a new pair of dress shoes to match your...reactionscomments
5 Tips To Help You Get Through Summer...Summer is almost here, and I don't know about you, but I have a lot going on this summer: grandkids' sleepovers and...reactions4comments
Caregiving With COPD: Husband Undergoes Triple Bypass...It’s been hard seeing my husband trying to do things around the house, and errands. Having COPD myself makes this especially tough...reactionscomments
What Would Others Say if They Had Your Lungs?...I recently had an intriguing conversation with one of my COPD patients and a friend who has asthma. During our discussion, I...reactions2comments
My Role With COPD as the Caregiver...We are three days short of 2 months since my husband's triple bypass. He has come so far and has accomplished so...reactionscomments
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?...I have seen this statement on our community and a lot of you joined in the conversation and shared your stories of...reactions20comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactions9comments
Experiencing Ghosting as a Caregiver...The slang word 'ghosting' applies to the act of a person disappearing from your life for no apparent reason. The once accessible...reactionscomments
Attitudes and Adjustments..."Attitude is everything." We have all heard that saying. But what happens when you have a really tough day? It's one of...reactions11comments
Good Grief (Yes, it can be good!)...Grief is a part of love and life. Those dealing with COPD experience grief at all stages of the disease. You will...reactionscomments
Understanding Nasal Sprays...Editor's note: Always consult your doctor before starting any medication or if you have any questions. As an asthma expert, I'm well...reactions4comments
How Long Can We Live With Stage 4 COPD...If you look up this question online, you will get different answers from health professionals. Every website I have looked at has...reactions12comments
COPD.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on COPD.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactions1comment
