Lung Transplant...A lung transplant is a type of surgery that may be an option for certain people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery...In some cases, drugs and lifestyle changes are not enough to manage the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If COPD...
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program...Pulmonary rehabilitation programs can be very helpful for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pulmonary rehabilitation programs combine education and monitored...
Antibiotics, Mucolytics, and Opioids...Some types of drugs are commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). One of these is called a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators...
Let’s Discuss Self-Advocacy...Coping with COPD begins by finding a great doctor. You and your doctor work together to create a COPD control team. Your...reactions4comments
Medications Used To Treat Asthma And COPD...COPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines...reactions10comments
Many Choices Is a Good Thing...Of course, we would rather not have lung diseases like asthma or COPD. Yet, be it as it is, many of us...reactions11comments
The Loneliness of COPD...Editor's Note: This article was originally published on March 4, 2021.Going from a very active social life to a stay-at-home life, I...reactions10comments
Making Lifestyle Changes Due to COPD...Christmas Past, Present, and FutureI'm sure the list is long with all the things that we can not do or that are...reactions81comments
How Long Will I Live with COPD?..."How long will I live?" It’s a question that weighs heavily on the minds of many people with COPD, especially those with...reactions6comments
Questions Your Doctor Should Ask You But Probably Don't...We often discuss the importance of asking your doctor questions. Inquiring with your doctor not only aids in acquiring knowledge and addressing...reactions2comments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With COPD?...We know that oftentimes, many of our community members are brand new to their COPD diagnosis or maybe are just finding our...reactionscomments
Endobronchial Valve Treatment...Endobronchial valve (EBV) treatment is an option for people with severe emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactions2comments
What Is Step Therapy?...Finding ways to manage and treat COPD can be quite a journey. Often, it can feel like there are many different paths...reactionscomments
Finding Financial Assistance for Treatment...Many illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging.Insurance plans cover some expenses...reactions2comments
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD Symptoms...Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, people with COPD quickly discover that there...reactions87comments
Resolve To Have Better Communication With Your COPD Care Team...Gone are the days when your family doctor would magically appear at your bedside for a check-up if you were hospitalized. The...reactions9comments
The Weather Outside Is Frightful for Those of Us Living With COPD...It’s late November, and we have been fortunate for the late fall weather. It hasn’t been so bad. We had one day...reactions8comments
I Don't Want to Wear Oxygen Because I Don't Want to Get Dependent on it...Someday your doctor may prescribe oxygen therapy for you if or when your lung function starts to decline. Some patients don't want...reactions79comments
