This or That: Dealing With the Heat...COPD triggers are different for everyone, but a common trigger is hot weather! We want to hear from our community members about...reactions9comments
Living Alone With COPD...What are your living arrangements? Are you able to live independently? Are you married? Do you have family close by? Do you...reactions2comments
Sleeping in a Recliner vs. a Bed...From the time I was little, I had continuous bouts of chest colds, lung infections, and pneumonia. I slept in the large...reactions21comments
COPD and Thirdhand Smoke...You've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it...reactions9comments
Staging for COPD...Getting a COPD diagnosis is downright scary. So many emotions and questions go through your head and trying to make sense of...reactions27comments
Chair Yoga for COPD Patients...Editors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a...reactionscomments
Showering, Personal Hygiene & COPD...Most of us with COPD end up showering and taking care of personal hygiene at night or in the middle of the...reactions62comments
Community Feedback: Tips for Showering with COPD...COPD brings with it many challenges, one in particular is the increased difficulty of everyday tasks. When your breathing is labored and...reactions33comments
Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPD...While I was growing up, severe asthma was my constant companion. When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with...reactionscomments
A Period of Change...It feels like our world is going a bit crazy! This article isn’t about politics. It’s about a time in our lives...reactionscomments
The ABC's of COPD Caregiving...When I think about the time I spent taking care of my mom's journey with COPD, each letter of the alphabet brings...reactionscomments
Leon Lebowitz, RRT...Leon was previously a health leader on COPD.net. Leon is a career respiratory therapy professional in New York City. He is a...
Elizabeth Moffett...My name is Elizabeth Moffett and I’ve been a Respiratory Therapist for 17 years. Throughout those 17 years, I’ve done it all...
Taking an Ocean Cruise With COPD...My sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in...reactions8comments
Factors That Influence My COPD Health...The day was a tough one. I was so tired. Something triggered my asthma. COPD could be a culprit too. My osteoarthritis...reactions4comments
Placing Hope in Research...I'm going to Birmingham, Alabama, for an Alpha-1 lung study. Ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1, I have tried to do...reactions5comments
Relationships and COPD...Over the years, COPDers have asked if it's possible to have a relationship while having COPD. Actually, that's a question asked by...reactions3comments
Taking Time to Support and Educate COPD Patients...As a dedicated respiratory therapist, a significant part of my role involves caring for inpatients, including those managing COPD. While my primary...reactions8comments
Do You Worry About What Others Think?...Imagine this scenario: you are in a store, wearing a mask to stay safe. Suddenly, you start coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. The...reactions2comments
COPD Symptom Management in Cold Weather...Many people who have COPD have a hard time during the cold winter months. COPD is a lung disease that gets worse...reactions12comments
