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
All the Positives That Came With My COPD Diagnosis...I know that there are a lot of negative things that go with having COPD, but there have been a lot of...reactions2comments
Caregivers: Aren’t They the Best?...How amazing are our caregivers? I think about this often. There are so many things that my husband does for me. I...reactions19comments
Christmas Past, Present, and Future...My memory takes me back to a third-grade moment. I am in the bathroom after lunch with some of my classmates. They...reactions2comments
Why Can't I?...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This disease causes an obstruction of airflow, which makes it more difficult to breathe. There is...reactionscomments
Time Flies...It seems that we were just preparing for summer, now kids and their parents are getting ready for school. Fall is right...reactions1comment
Tips for Staying Well and Avoiding Hospitals...Recently, I had the privilege of caring for someone with severe COPD. As we spent time together, I got to know her...reactions4comments
Staying on Track with Medication Routines...I wanted to check in with everyone about their medication routines. I've noticed that forgetting to take medication is a common issue...reactions8comments
More Tips for Talking With Your Doctor...Unfortunately, we must all accept that doctors in the U.S. today have very little time to spend with each patient. Changes in...reactions17comments
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren't...I exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy. Yet, there are days when I wake up depressed, feel out of...reactions64comments
My Satisfaction In Cleaning...My hubby was working so I took advantage of the time alone and decided to clean the bathroom. Usually, he does it...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: Running Errands...We asked our COPD advocates to share their tips on running errands. Here is what they each had to say. Let’s talk...reactions47comments
Helpful Strategies for Easier Daily Living With COPD...Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these...reactions12comments
Your Action Plan for a COPD Flare-Up...Hopefully, if you carefully follow your COPD treatment plan, your health will stay on an even keel most of the time. It's...reactions33comments
COPD Basics...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic (long-term) disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It is a term that covers...
COPD Triggers...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease. This means that if you have COPD, you will have to manage...reactions9comments
Who Is at Risk for COPD?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is also known as COPD. COPD is a chronic lung disease that results from damaged lungs and airways...
Causes & Risk Factors...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by inhaling irritants. Of all inhaled irritants, COPD is most commonly caused by smoking...
