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At COPD.net we empower people affected by COPD to take control of their health by providing a community platform to learn, share, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. Follow our blog to find out about COPD including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, patient stories, support, and more from a COPD community perspective.
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2d ago
After my first serious exacerbation, I was too weak to walk across the room. I was devastated and scared. A very serious case of pneumonia had almost put me in my grave.  ..read more
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2d ago
I'm going to Birmingham, Alabama, for an Alpha-1 lung study. Ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1, I have tried to do everything I can to help find a cure ..read more
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2d ago
Imagine this scenario: you are in a store, wearing a mask to stay safe. Suddenly, you start coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. The need to catch your breath forces a pause ..read more
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2d ago
In our community, the need for ventilator support is a shared reality. Among our conversations, terms like "ventilator," "Trilogy," "AVAPS," "BiPAP," and "CPAP" frequently surface. These terms hold diverse meanings ..read more
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2d ago
The day was a tough one. I was so tired. Something triggered my asthma. COPD could be a culprit too. My osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia both had me in pain. I ..read more
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2d ago
While I was growing up, severe asthma was my constant companion. When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with short-of-breath patients, assuming they'd be like me—fellow asthmatics ..read more
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2d ago
My sister called an emergency meeting of “The Caregiver’s Club.” After mom’s diagnosis with COPD, we kids took turns being up in her business. It’s something that she loved and ..read more
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2d ago
Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these habits are even more important and require a ..read more
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2d ago
Editors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a question asked: What's one topic related to living ..read more
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11M ago
I want to thank a few of you members from our forums who reminded me of how this feels. I think we all have been through this, but it would ..read more