Becoming Housebound...Progression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and...reactions7comments
Working with COPD...Working with COPD gets harder for me everyday. I work in dietary at a living center. The heat and humidity is horrible...reactions1comment
The Emotional Challenges of Being a COPD Caregiver...Whoever says being a caregiver for someone with COPD is easy doesn't know what they're talking about. I speak from experience. I...reactions3comments
The 4th of July...The 4th of July was recently commemorated here in the United States. It celebrates the founding of this country in 1776 and...reactionscomments
So Tired...I am on my 13th year with COPD. It has gone from each year becoming a little more difficult to now it...reactions13comments
Invincible...I think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and...reactions10comments
Could Statins Improve COPD Outcomes?...Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 380 million people around the world, and those numbers are increasing every year. COPD is a...reactions4comments
Summer Reading...Took a chance and went to the beach this past Sunday. My wife and my daughter were at a niece’s shower. Now...reactionscomments
Sleeping...Just found out that I have COPD - 57yr old female. I’m having a real hard time sleeping and would love to...reactions2comments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPD...Recently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD...reactions3comments
Me and me...Present Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin:...reactionscomments
Derek Cummings...Derek was previously an advocate for COPD.net I was diagnosed with mild COPD in 1987 when 39 years of age. Now at...
Matthew DiChiara...Matthew was previously an advocate for COPD.net. For over 7 years Matthew has studied healthcare communications, including the interactions between physicians and...
Mary Ultes...Editors Note: Mary Ultes passed away on March 2nd, 2018. She was a valued member of the COPD.net team and will be...
We Learn From Each Other...It can be so hard to hear that we have COPD, whether it’s Stage 1 or Stage 4. Too often when we...reactionscomments
My Cardiologist...After a brief examination the other day, my pulmonologist, Lisa, was looking over her notes and asked me, “When was the last...reactions4comments
The Importance of My Hobby...I firmly believe that people with COPD and other chronic illnesses need to have some way to escape it. I believe we...reactions6comments
Bits & Pieces...Once in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t...reactions6comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ Allergies...Less than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This may result in a diagnosis...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: Rib Cramping...Rib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally...reactions15comments
