Same Devil, Different Levels - Same Level, Different Devils...The severity of COPD is normally determined by breathing tests. These tests are used to determine the stage of your COPD. There...reactions1comment
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 2...This is part 2 of "Documents Every COPDer Should Have. For part 1, click here. I have been asked several times what...reactionscomments
Exercising Safely and Effectively With COPD...Exercising Safely and Effectively with COPD. Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides some simple tips on getting started safely...reactions2comments
Accepting Limitations...A big topic of conversation frequently seems to be on weight. It seems easier to help others with their struggles, yet more...reactions11comments
COPD Asthma...I Have COPD - Asthma For a Long Time. My Coughing Is Real Bad. My Asthma Attacks Was Very. I Go To...reactions1comment
Former Smoker...I smoked 1-2 packs of cigarettes a day on average for 40+ years! I am now starting my 5th year smoke free!...reactions1comment
The Foggy Brain Dead Zone...Have you ever seen an old Sherlock Holmes movie? All the old films ends with Holmes and Watson chasing the nefarious villain...reactions12comments
A Letter To My Family About COPD...Dear Loved One: Sometimes it’s difficult to talk to you, to tell you what I feel, to tell you what I’m going...reactions20comments
Days with COPD: The Good, The Bad, and The Recovery...For people with COPD, every day is different- Some days are better than others, and some days are spent recovering from sickness...reactions9comments
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions4comments
COPD Lexicon: Home Oxygen Terms to Know ...So, I’ve already discussed “Oxygen Terms To Know." Today, I’d like to discuss HOME oxygen terms to know. This is because some...reactionscomments
What Triggers the Coughing Bouts?...For the last few weeks, I have been trying to pay particular attention to what triggers the fits of coughing from COPD...reactions9comments
What Is an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)? | COPD.net..."Hi, I’m John from respiratory. I have to draw some of your blood.” This is how I usually introduce myself when I...reactions2comments
When You Can’t Afford COPD Medication...The cost of medications and inhalers for COPD can be steep if you are on a limited income. I was Mom’s caregiver...reactions11comments
What Is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
A Talk to My Future Self...My oldest daughter and I were talking about life. We talked about some guilt from the past and how we have no...reactions4comments
What Is a COPD Action/Management Plan?...I think COPD action/management plans are a neat idea for all COPDers. They help you manage your COPD on a daily basis...reactions9comments
You Are Unique in Your Own Disease...COPD is such a complex and individualized disease. It can change by the day and vary significantly between people. Sometimes it's nice...reactionscomments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
Anxiety with COPD: The Physical Effects...Four years ago when I was diagnosed with COPD I started to have panic attacks such as I described in my first...reactions8comments
