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How COPD affects mental health

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a condition that impacts not only your ...

Things I wish my provider had told me about living with COPD

Living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can be challenging, and there ...

COPD – a treatable condition

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease without a cure, but that doe ...

I just got an inhaler, how long before I start seeing an improvement? 

That’s a great question! The answer depends on several factors, especially the type of ...

I have COPD, and the thought of exercise scares me

Feeling worried about exercising when you have COPD is common. Many people with this d ...

FEV1, FVC, FEV6 – What do all these lung function values mean?

Understanding your lung function values can give you better insight into your health. ...

Can we stop COPD-shaming once and for all?

A diagnosis of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) often comes with questions ...

All the questions I was too scared to ask when I got my COPD diagnosis

Getting a COPD diagnosis can feel overwhelming and bring up many questions. Sometimes, ...