10 Things Not To Say To Someone With COPD...Here are ten things not to say to someone living with COPD. (Followed by what a person with COPD might say in...reactions21comments
COPD Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction on Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment...As a respiratory therapist, I encounter many COPD myths. These misconceptions can mislead patients and even delay proper treatment. Let's tackle some...reactions34comments
My COPD...I have had COOD for going on ten years now, but the last year has been especially difficult. This summer has been...reactions5comments
How COPD Affects Every Aspect of Life...We recently asked our COPD community on Facebook if there were any symptoms that took them by surprise. Many respondents answered that...reactions21comments
Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? ...Researchers are studying our disease over time. They now understand that many people in our community suffer from weight loss and fatigue...reactions28comments
More Than a Feeling: Tired vs COPD Tired...Sometimes the word tired just doesn’t cut it when it comes to COPD. Although symptoms can vary from person to person, many...reactions126comments
Fatigue...Everyone feels tired from time to time throughout the day. However, for some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tiredness can...
Fatigue: The Silent Symptom...While dyspnea (labored or shortness of breath) is often the most experienced and most recognized symptom of COPD, fatigue, or lack of...reactions16comments
How to Spot a Bad Doctor: Signs You Need a New Physician...What do you call a doctor who barely passed his medical exam? You call him doctor. I am sure that some of...reactions37comments
Six Steps To Finding A Great Doctor...Some people think that if you’re healthy, any doctor will do. Right? If you have a chronic lung disease like COPD, you’ll...reactionscomments
Finding the Right COPD Doctor: A Guide for Caregivers...Finding the right doctor can make a huge difference in your loved one's care. A doctor who is passive may not push...reactions8comments
The Unspoken Struggles and Everyday Frustrations of Living with COPD...Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) presents a unique set of challenges that extend far beyond the well-known symptom of breathlessness...reactionscomments
The Mind is a Tool for Managing COPD...I have often talked about providing patients with tools for their toolbox to manage their COPD. One of the most important tools...reactionscomments
Setting the Standard...I like to think of myself as not only a patient advocate but a patient obsessed with implementing the gold standard of...reactions3comments
Sharing my COPD Journey!...For those of you who don’t know me, I’d like to use my first article for COPD.net to introduce myself and how...reactions3comments
The COPD Cure!...Over the last 8 years, the most common question I have seen asked by COPD patients undoubtedly would be “is there a...reactions2comments
COPD Management Strategies...In a previous article, I referred to my four pillars of living well with COPD. They are knowledge, medication, nutrition and exercise...reactionscomments
Super Charging Your Pulmonary Rehabilitation!...Pulmonary rehabilitation is well accepted as a way for COPD patients to improve their quality of life. In this article I’m going...reactions22comments
40 Undeniable Truths About Great COPD Doctors...If you have COPD, it’s very important that you find a great COPD doctor. Listed here are 40 undeniable truths about great...reactions7comments
The New Year and COPD...New Year is my second favorite time of the year after September. I don’t subscribe to New Year's resolutions; instead, I think...reactions8comments
