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...reactions10comments
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...reactions18comments
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...reactions5comments
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
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...
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
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...reactions11comments
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
