COPD starter kit

This collection covers essential information for living with COPD, explained in simple terms. Learn about mental health, coping with stigma, understanding your lung function values, and more.

All COPD starter kit articles

How COPD affects mental health
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
Things I wish my provider had told me about living with COPD
Living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can be challenging, and there ...
I just got an inhaler, how long before I start seeing an improvement? 
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 ...
FEV1, FVC, FEV6 – What do all these lung function values mean?
FEV1, FVC, FEV6 – What do all these lung function values mean?
Understanding your lung function values can give you better insight into your health. ...
All the questions I was too scared to ask when I got my COPD diagnosis
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, ...