What Does COPD Feel Like?...I was given the asthma/COPD overlap diagnosis when I was 25 years old. But for me, the COPD part has been pretty...reactions31comments
Depression and COPD Part I...I have been writing articles for COPD.net for several years now and there's one topic that I've thought about writing about for...reactions11comments
COPD and a Bed...Some years ago, we went bed shopping. I found a fantastic adjustable bed. It was more money than I felt we could...reactions3comments
Tips for Managing COPD Pain...Pain management is an important part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet so often, the medical support system may...reactions4comments
Sick of Being Sick...Those four words I’m hearing more and more. It doesn’t matter whether the COPDer is Stage 1 or Stage 4, so many...reactions4comments
The Wife of a COPD Patient...My husband was diagnosed about three years ago with COPD. He immediately quit smoking. Everything was going great until October of 2019...reactions9comments
LIVING WITH COPD...Good afternoon. I was diagnosed in 2009, I have been doing very well with breathing. I went bowling four times a month...reactions14comments
Don’t Compare...There must be some kind of fine line between inspiration and consternation. I find it very easy to become encouraged when I...reactions27comments
What Is A Skin Tear?...Editor's note: some descriptions are graphic. If you have ever had or seen a skin tear, you know that it will never...reactions19comments
Squeezed...My story begins almost 2 years ago. I was having a feeling of fullness and tightness around the chest and rib cage...reactions12comments
COPD-Reality...I have Stage 2 COPD. I am a 65 year old woman who went through about 6 years of sailing through life...reactions7comments
Patti4fred's Story...Hi I'm a 58 year old female. I have stage 4. COPD. I have a hard time with doing just about everything...reactions5comments
What Could Have Caused My COPD?...Smoking and second-hand smoke aren't the only causes of COPD. There's much more to it! In a recent Facebook post, we asked...reactions1comment
COPD Caused By a Combination of Things...I believe my COPD was caused by a combination of things:...reactions2comments
What is Sarcoidosis?...Fatigue, shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, chest tightness, and wheezing are the symptoms. Sound familiar? These are the symptoms of COPD...reactions6comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
How Safe Are Your Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels?...If you are diagnosed anything other than mild COPD I always advocate buying an oximeter to check blood oxygen levels, more so when...reactions18comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?...I am a strong believer in "learning something new every day"; and I had never heard of Saharan dust until recently. A...reactions7comments
Respiratory Warnings...Out of nowhere, a WeatherBug weather warning popped up. It said that the air quality for those with a respiratory illness is...reactions15comments
Awesome...I have COPD. Had it for years. On oxygen 24/7. Anxious today. Resting and breathing ok. I try to do exercises sitting...reactions8comments
