Choking and Aspirations with COPD...Dysphagia is a word you may hear more and more often. It means that someone is having difficulty swallowing. You might find...reactions3comments
Changing Medications and the Effects on COPD Sufferers...I needed a new doctor after moving. When we arrived in the UK, we registered at the local GP's surgery and I...reactions10comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?...When mom was diagnosed with COPD, us kids were clueless about what she was going to need. I started a list of...reactions4comments
Me Before Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)...What is the life that you had before you were diagnosed with COPD? I was working a few jobs at the time...reactions4comments
A Year of COPD...Another year of living with COPD has come and gone. It has been eight years. It has become easier because of the...reactions7comments
The Possible Link Between COPD and Allergies...Many people with COPD also have asthma and many people with asthma also have allergies. So, are there also links between COPD...reactions12comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 2)...Editor's note: this is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 1! We have been talking about...reactions6comments
Adapting to COPD...“Give yourself time to catch up. Be gentle with yourself. Listen to your needs. Let yourself adapt to the changes that are...reactionscomments
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPD...I’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the...reactions3comments
Diagnosing COPD...A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis is the first step in managing the disease and preventing further lung damage. A COPD...
Why Is There No Cure For COPD?...Why is there no cure for COPD? Why is so much known about other diseases, yet so little known about ours? These...reactions9comments
The Link Between Urinary Incontinence and COPD...Everyone has experienced urinary incontinence at some point in their life, but people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely...reactions24comments
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
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
How Pharmacists Can Help People With COPD...Managing a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) calls for an entire team. While you might first think of your doctors...reactionscomments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactionscomments
Can Multivitamins Help With COPD-Related Fatigue?...A common complaint for people with COPD is a lack of energy. This symptom sometimes improves with treatment, but in some people...reactions6comments
Tips for Mastering Your Medication Regime With COPD...If you have COPD, chances are you're taking one or more medications; perhaps even quite a few. As your COPD progresses and...reactions4comments
Links Between COPD and Anxiety...Studies show that 13-45% of COPDers also experience anxiety. In fact, COPDers are 85% more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety compared...reactions8comments
COPD Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Right for You?...COPD is best treated with inhaled medicine. However, there are 2 ways of delivering this medication: There are pros and cons to...reactions6comments
