Time Takes Its Toll...I have been living with COPD for 10 to 15 years. I would never give up cigarettes. I had my first serious...reactions3comments
Another Smoking Story...I started smoking in 1961 at 12 years of age. Initially, it was just intermittently, scrounging from older kids, ashtrays, and even...reactions4comments
Snow and COPD...Since my COPD was diagnosed, I miss being able to shovel snow. Honestly. Sounds crazy, I know. But growing up in the...reactions5comments
My COPD Journey...My journey started on 12-6-2018. I went to my husband’s Doctor because my feet and legs were very swollen and I had...reactions8comments
Denny my story...Hi everyone. Around a year ago my breathing at work was starting to show. I thought it was me smoking too much...reactions10comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactionscomments
How to Build More Sympathy for COPD...Sometimes when a person is sick, we find it easy to show love and compassion. Other times, trying to understand what a...reactions16comments
Why Don't We Follow Doctors' Orders?...“I don't wanna, I don't hafta, and you can't make me...” Remember those words from childhood? Or maybe you weren't as...contrary...as me...reactions2comments
What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?...There is a rare form of genetic COPD. It’s the only subtype of COPD known to be hereditary. It’s caused because you...reactions9comments
A Glass of Wine With COPD...Do you enjoy a glass of wine with COPD? When mom was diagnosed with pulmonary disease, her first goal was to reduce...reactions13comments
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...Cystic fibrosis is a chronic lung disease. It’s a completely different disease. But it presents very similar to COPD. Here’s all you...reactions5comments
Learning to Live with Diagnosis...It has been about twelve years since I first learned my diagnosis. Having dealt with asthma since I was 19, I was...reactions7comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine With Mail Delays...Access to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactions3comments
ABCD Assessment Tool Part 1: What Is It?...Every few years, the GOLD COPD Guidelines are updated. The 2011 update added what is called an ABCD Assessment Tool. This tool...reactionscomments
Getting Your Best Sleep - Even With COPD...A restful night's sleep can be elusive when you have COPD. Do you have to sleep somewhat upright, find yourself getting your...reactions68comments
Top 5 Health Benefits of Magnesium and COPD...When you have lung and breathing problems with COPD, sometimes getting enough of the right vitamins and minerals is a problem. One...reactions10comments
Remembering Mary Ultes...We are deeply saddened to share that contributor and member of the COPD.net team, Mary Ultes, passed away on March 2nd, after...reactions2comments
Reversing the Stigma of COPD...Are you one of the many COPD patients who are afraid to leave their own home? Getting out of your home can...reactions20comments
Links Between COPD and Heart Failure...Studies show that between 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. So what is heart failure, and how...reactionscomments
