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...
Agent Orange and COPD...The active ingredient of Agent Orange is dioxin. This chemical herbicide has been linked to several diseases and cancer. If you are...reactions2comments
The Emotional Toll of Living With COPD...Editor's Note: This article was originally published on March 26, 2024. Each person reading this article knows the physical symptoms of COPD...reactions33comments
Not "Just" a Cough?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things...reactions6comments
The Should-dos in a COPD World...You likely know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term that covers emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and the genetic...reactions9comments
Anxiety and Breathing...Editor's Note: This article was originally published on July 13, 2023. Some people haven’t heard the part about managing and controlling the...reactions5comments
COPD: Now What?...You will find that you and your doctor, as well as his/her staff, get to be quite a team. At the beginning...reactions2comments
Managing Cough with COPD...I have had COPD and really managed it well then I had a serious fall....... set me back. I got some better...reactions2comments
Five Things to Ask Your Doctor About at Your Next Appointment...While we know that those with COPD can live normal, healthy lives, proper management for the disease is important to maintaining the...reactions5comments
Dos and Don'ts for Taking COPD Medications...When you have COPD, medications are often an important part of your treatment plan. Some medications work to control or lessen symptoms...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Communication With Your Physician...Results of the COPD In America 2015 Study reported that almost a third of respondents were unaware of the stage of their...reactions4comments
How to Talk With Your Doctor About COPD...COPD is a chronic illness for which there is no cure. There may be many challenges during the course of your treatment...reactions30comments
COPD in America 2015: Caregivers...The COPD Caregiver In America 2015 online survey was conducted to gather insights from 193 individuals who are currently, or in the...reactionscomments
my COPD...I smoked for 42 yrs never thinking anything bad would happen, I got diagnosed 3 yrs ago. I am on O2 at...reactions1comment
5 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving...In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are five things those living with COPD might be thankful for. For most of history, COPD...reactions3comments
A Day of Thanksgiving...Thanksgiving is a day that’s set aside to give thanks. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the fall of 1621 when roughly...reactions4comments
Being Thankful for Our Community!...From being first diagnosed and finding a treatment that works for you to learning to live with COPD, we know it isn't...reactionscomments
30 Things I Am Thankful For...Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And there are so many things COPD-related I am thankful for. Here is a list of...reactions7comments
NOW CLOSED! COPD.net Giveaway!...The COPD.net Awareness Month 2025 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! It is a...reactions4comments
