What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
What I Wish Others Understood About COPD...Sometimes, folks think I’m lazy. And, admittedly, I am. I think I’ve said this before – in fact, I know I’ve said...reactions15comments
Living With: Interview with Advocate Janet Plank...November is COPD Awareness Month, and the Health Union podcast Living With is featuring an interview with COPD.net advocate Janet Plank. Janet...reactions3comments
COPD Myths vs. Facts...When it comes to health information, there is a lot of misinformation. This is especially true if you seek out your answers...reactionscomments
Differences In COPD...We all know that, though there are similarities in COPD, there are differences. We might know some of them: different stages of...reactionscomments
The Stages of Grief with COPD...Poor mama. Getting through the stages of grief with COPD was hard on her. She had such an infectious laugh. Her heart...reactions2comments
A Pithy History Of Oxygen...Many in this community benefit from oxygen therapy. This is all possible because of great discoveries from our past. So, I thought...reactions3comments
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt...“Denial isn’t a river in Egypt” is a saying that has always stuck with me, probably because it can apply to so...reactionscomments
“What It's Like to Live with COPD?”...A friend of mine asked me this question recently. I asked him, “What do you mean?” He said, “What do YOU mean?”...reactionscomments
What I found out on my way to a diet...A little item that I recently learned has helped me especially on reexamining my diet and what to do and not to...reactions12comments
New To COPD? Here’s 6 Things To Know...So, you’re new to COPD. Here are six things to know. I know! I know! This is the exact opposite of what...reactions15comments
A Day in My Nice Life...The sun was high overhead but the ocean was cool and calm. I adjusted my snorkeling goggles and looked down at gorgeous...reactions1comment
Don’t Judge Me with COPD ...I can’t tell you how many times my mom cried out those words. The problem was, she was only saying them to...reactions8comments
New Doctor, New Perspective...I finally had my appointment with the new Pulmonologist! Overall, there were no major changes after this initial visit. The doctor was...reactions4comments
Lesson...I am almost 69 years old. Inhaled lots of second hand smoke as a child, but never smoked. Not even pot. I...reactions4comments
A Day In My Life With COPD...This morning, like many other mornings, I get up to let the pups out and to use the bathroom myself, after removing...reactions2comments
Quit Smoking Programs: What's Better—Short or Long Term?...Quitting smoking is the best thing anyone can do for their health, especially those who have COPD. In fact, quitting smoking is...reactions6comments
Richard's Story...I'm 54 and have been playing hurling for 20 years. I retired 18 years ago. Two years ago I noticed when I...reactions4comments
So Tired Always Tired...Hello, I’m 37 years old and found out 1 year ago I have COPD. It has taken the whole year for it...reactions41comments
I'm Not Sick Enough To Go To The Doctor, Am I?...Waking myself up coughing and coughing. Yes, it’s important to spit out the mucus and whatever else is coughed up. Be sure...reactionscomments
