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
Living Your Best COPD Life with Diet and Exercise...After my first serious exacerbation, I was too weak to walk across the room. I was devastated and scared. A very serious case of...reactions9comments
Rare Disease Day: What Does It Have To Do With COPD?...Rare Disease Day is always held on the last day of February, which is usually February 28th, but this year is Leap...reactionscomments
Glossary of COPD Terms...This glossary covers some key aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learning these terms can help you to better understand the...
Beyond My COPD...COPD is a progressive chronic illness that starts slowly over a long period of time. Most of us are aware of the...reactions2comments
I'm Still Here After 13 Years Battling COPD and Alpha-1...It's been over 13 years since I was first diagnosed with COPD. I wasn't just diagnosed with COPD that day, but also...reactions6comments
Bloating and COPD - Part 1...This week I am writing about the bump many of us wish we did not have: bloated stomachs that no amount of...reactions13comments
Advantage Of Small Town Hospitals...So, I’m sitting at my computer to finish up some charting. I click on the Epic icon. That’s as far as I...reactions4comments
Let's Talk Lungs...The lungs are huge. Shaped like an upside-down butterfly, the top of each lung extends into the lowest part of the neck...reactions31comments
What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?...Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is another chronic lung disease. It presents with symptoms that may resemble COPD. However, PF affects the lungs in...reactionscomments
