THANK YOU, WRITING HELPS...Hello, I was having a hard time trying to sleep so I finally just got up and got on my computer. I...reactions3comments
Colleen K's Story...I'm 57 years old and my story started in 2005. I had a failed back surgery and put on disability from a...reactions5comments
Bad timing...I have been treated for sinus issues ever since we moved to Kentucky. This last year was terrible weather due to climate...reactions3comments
Valves...First I want to say that I am very happy to live in the Netherlands. Our insurance is wonderful. They pay for...reactions4comments
COPD Pick-Me-Ups...Dealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be...reactionscomments
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What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops inside the deep in veins that have slower blood flow. They generally...reactionscomments
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPD...This past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was...reactions28comments
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD Diagnosis...I have seen quite a few people in this forum and on many social network forums trying to quit smoking. I have...reactions42comments
Tips for Quitting Smoking...Smoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should...reactions3comments
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's Lives...This article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one...reactions19comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive Devices...We asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle...reactions18comments
COPD and Grocery Shopping...Okay, Raise of hands here. Who among you considers going grocery shopping to be the most annoying errand ever? If you have...reactions21comments
Why I Gave Up the Store Power Chair...I needed a scooter to get around the store the other day, but when one became available I gave it to another...reactionscomments
What Can I Eat?...It never occurred to me when I was diagnosed with COPD how much it would affect my diet and eating habits. I...reactions25comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Holidays...In a recent survey, 106 of our COPD community members shared their holiday struggles as well as some methods for coping during...reactionscomments
Happy Holidays With COPD...Welcome to another holiday with COPD! Hearing “Happy Holidays” and noting the time of year, I think Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year...reactions3comments
Handling the Holidays with COPD...It’s that time of year again! In a recent survey, 96% of individuals with COPD indicated they enjoy spending more time with...reactions2comments
The Things People Say...I’m sure most of us are familiar with the term "invisible illness." This is a term for medical conditions that are not...reactions22comments
Invisible Illness...No, invisible illness isn’t the name of a disease. The term "invisible illness" represents any chronic illness or disease that a person...reactions10comments
