Change of Seasons With COPD...My lungs don’t really care for fluctuating temperatures when the seasons change. Some of my worst exacerbations have been going from the...reactions33comments
The Role of Your Pharmacist in COPD Management...When people think of their circle of care for COPD management, they tend to think about their nurse, pulmonologist, and general practitioner...reactions6comments
Living Through a Pandemic With COPD...Every day seems the same. It's the saddest thing watching the world pass you by. Every day seems to filter into the...reactions4comments
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of diseases that cause breathing problems. Unfortunately, there is currently no...reactions4comments
The Power of Music: A COPD.net Playlist...Music is powerful. It can lift our moods, console us when we're down, and connect us with the world. We asked you...reactions17comments
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)...About a year ago, my husband and I made the decision to sell our home of 40 years and move halfway across...reactions8comments
COPD and Lung Nodules...Frequent Question: “I have COPD and now the doctor said I have nodules. Is that part of COPD? Should I be scared?”...reactions2comments
A Different Kind of Thermostat: Part 2...When my husband is going out to mow or haul something, I tell him, "I'll be right out to help." His response...reactions10comments
COPD and Liver Disease - Could One Be Causing the Other?...Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a condition that may result in serious lung disease in adults and/or liver disease in infants, children, or...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
Who or What Keeps You Going in Life?...If you are like me, you probably have other things besides your COPD that you struggle with that may hinder your will...reactions33comments
Having Long Covid and COPD...Let's talk long Covid. Twenty days after our previous Covid test, my husband and I tested positive for Covid-19. This was the...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. Part 2 can be found here...reactions2comments
Do You Belong to an In-Person Support Group?...When I was first diagnosed with Alpha-1, I was interested in joining a support group. Would there even be one in my...reactionscomments
Lung enlargement shock...I was diagnosed with copd about 15 yrs ago, I have since had several chest infections, wheezing attacks and breathlessness, but nothing...reactions8comments
Call 911!...Good morning, all! April 13th was a wake up call for me in a big way! I use 02 pretty much 24/7...reactions5comments
