Understanding Pneumococcal Disease...Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
COPD and Syncope...People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out. During...reactions12comments
Practical Habits and Energy-Saving Tips for Daily Life With COPD...Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions22comments
Is it time to rethink how you’re managing your COPD?...COPD can change how your day feels from one moment to the next. Take this quick self-check to see how you’re doing...
Asking for Help: A Journey of Acceptance and Strength...Have you ever found it challenging to ask for help? Perhaps you've felt like you're a burden to your loved ones, or...reactions4comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPD...The approach to treatment of COPD will vary to some extent, based on what stage of COPD you are currently at. In...reactionscomments
Now closed! COPD.net Summer Giveaway!...The COPD.net Summer Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! After a long winter, we all want to soak up...reactions4comments
Blue Bloater and Pink Puffer: What These Outdated COPD Terms Mean...Listed here are some older terms used to describe those with COPD. Rarely are they seen in medical literature these days. But...reactions8comments
What is in your COPD Caregiving Backpack?...Benjamin Franklin has been quoted as saying, "By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail." If you keep this advice in...reactionscomments
Things I've Learned Living With a COPD Diagnosis...My diagnosis is mild COPD. However, in 2007, I was diagnosed as Stage 3; they said I likely have 5 years to...reactions5comments
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...
A Guide to End-Stage COPD Symptoms and Management...COPD is a chronic respiratory illness for which there is no cure and that will progress steadily over time. How much time...reactions32comments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
The Newly Diagnosed Mental Health Toolkit...When I was first diagnosed with COPD sixteen years ago, I felt lost. I think most people feel that way when they...reactions4comments
Eleven Tips for Self-Care We Can Do...Self-Care For Real There are a lot of articles out there about self-care. The intended audiences are everyone from healthy people to...reactions11comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor Appointments...People with chronic health conditions like COPD often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. That is why medical experts often...reactions3comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence Effects...This article was originally published on April 3, 2019 It was about 7 am, lightly snowing, and still very dark outside. I...reactions87comments
Just Another Post About Showering...This article was originally published on July 20, 2021 Personal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do...reactions61comments
Simple Ways to Stick to Your Medication Routine...I wanted to check in with everyone about their medication routines. I've noticed that forgetting to take medication is a common issue...reactions19comments
