Once upon a time, before chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) took my breath away, I had a pet robin named Oscar. He had a damaged wing, which might have been caused by the way he came into my life. Oscar arrived one evening in the mouth of my big…

When I was young, I envisioned myself as memorialized in history for my outstanding accomplishments, but recovery from depression has made me fall in love with the ordinary. The onset of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) changed my life goals, and I’ve developed a new appreciation for the…

This year I’ve realized that those of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may need help accomplishing essential tasks around the home, such as yard work and housework. Maintaining our blood oxygen saturation above 88% is necessary to keep our body functioning; anything below that is considered…

The American Lung Association has launched the Wellness Hub, a resource designed to improve the everyday lives of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other lung diseases. Wellness Hub content, including disease-specific online classes, live and on-demand webcasts, and educational resources for improving mental and physical health,…

To live our best lives with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we know that certain actions are necessary — taking our medications as directed, eating a healthy diet, getting enough rest, doing our exercises, getting our vaccinations, and maintaining a positive attitude. These are items on…

Most of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have probably told our friends that our plans are always penciled in so that they can be easily changed. If that is true, why am I talking about planning? Because having a plan helps us not to fail. The first one…

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is difficult but with a few simple lifestyle changes, you can manage your condition and still enjoy life. We’ve created a list of dos and don’ts for patients with COPD with help from thehealthsite.com. Do maintain a healthy weight. COPD patients should work at either losing or gaining…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu0D-4J1nrw Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a severe lung condition that affects all areas of a person’s life. It can make patients unable to catch their breath, struggle to do any physical activity, suffer from acute coughing fits and even struggle to talk. MORE: Tips for avoiding pneumonia and other exacerbations…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1irauXFN03Q In this video from COPD Life is Calling, learn what it’s like to be the child or grandchild of someone living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MORE: How best to deal with exacerbations and COPD flare-ups The short animated film shows how much a…

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD), it’s likely that you will have a lot of questions. Your first point of call should be your healthcare team, as they can help guide you through any confusion or uncertainty you may have. Asking the right questions will help you get…