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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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1d ago
I seen this statement on our community and a lot of you joined in the conversation and shared your stories of having surgery or not being able to handle surgery ..read more
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1d ago
At the same time my job as a caregiver for my family was beginning to grow beyond providing care on an as-needed basis for both of my parents, I joined ..read more
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1d ago
Have you ever had a great nurse? One that you feel went above and beyond to help you feel more comfortable? I feel that our nurses can be so much ..read more
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1w ago
You've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it is and why it matters to those with ..read more
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1w ago
It’s been hard seeing my husband trying to do things around the house, and errands. Having COPD myself makes this especially tough. I told him that I was going to ..read more
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1w ago
What are your living arrangements? Are you able to live independently? Are you married? Do you have family close by? Do you have a caregiver in your home, or are ..read more
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1w ago
As a caregiver, I tend to adopt the mindset of a Boy Scout: "Always be prepared." Modern technology assisting in weather prediction these days makes it easier to be on ..read more
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3w 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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3w 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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3w 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