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World COPD Day: So you think you’ve had a bad day?

Don't take breathing for granted...COPDers don't...

  1. Get out of bed
  2. Get your breath back
  3. Have a shower
  4. Get your breath back
  5. Brush your teeth
  6. Get your breath back
  7. Walk out to the kitchen
  8. Get your breath back
  9. Walk down stairs hop in car
  10. Get your breath back
  11. So this is the first 45 minutes of the day for a COPD patient .

A bad day for us is not getting past number 1 ! A good day is realising we’re not alone !

Source: World COPD Day: So you think you’ve had a bad day?, COPDAthlete, November 18, 2014.

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 World COPD Day: So you think you’ve had a bad day?

So this is the first 45 minutes of the day for a COPD patient...

COPD Learn More Breathe Better

The COPD Learn More Breathe Better program offers a variety of educational resources to help increase awareness and understanding about COPD among patients, their families and caregivers, and health care providers to reduce the burden of the disease.

My Lungs My Life

My Lungs My Life is a comprehensive, free to use website for anyone living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), asthma or for parents/guardians of children with asthma.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Clinical Trials

A listing of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.

COPD Assessment Test

The COPD Assessment Test (CAT) is a questionnaire for people with COPD. It is designed to measure the impact of COPD on a person's life, and how this changes over time. The CAT is very simple to administer, and aims to help clinicians manage a patient's COPD better.

COPD Athlete

Learning how to live with COPD and asthma.

COPD Connect

Fresh information and real support. Fueled by an active, caring community.

COPD Foundation

The COPD Foundation was established to undertake initiatives that result in expanded services for COPD and improve the lives of individuals affected by COPD. The Foundation’s activities focus on achieving these results through research, education and advocacy programs that will lead to prevention, and someday, a cure for this disease.

COPD News Today

COPD News Today is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

COPD-Support

COPD-Support provides a variety of programs where patients and caregivers can talk to each other, sharing ideas and experiences - the unofficial information that is so valuable in day by day living. We all need and depend on the official medical advice provided by doctors and medical staffs but when we get back home we always have more questions.

COPD.com

Learning more together. Get ideas, words of encouragement, and tips from people like you who are living with COPD.

COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

From pathophysiology and cell biology to pharmacology and psychosocial impact, COPD: Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease publishes a wide range of original research, reviews, case studies, and conference proceedings to promote advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and control of lung and airway disease and inflammation - providing a unique forum for the discussion, design, and evaluation of more efficient and effective strategies in patient care.

COPDGene

The COPDGene® Study is one of the largest studies ever to investigate the underlying genetic factors of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. At the COPDGene® Study we are looking for answers to why some smokers will develop COPD and others will not. While it has been demonstrated that cigarette smoking can cause COPD, only a minority of smokers develop this debilitating disease thus raising the question of genetic susceptibility.

EACH Breath

From health and fitness to inspiring stories of those living with lung disease, we're shining a light on lung health and having a bit of fun along the way.

Inogen Oxygen Education Blog

From the makers of portable oxygen machines designed for those who need oxygen therapy comes a blog that offers a mix of great content. From tips on preparing for a pulmonary function test to the performance of over-the-counter canned oxygen canisters, this is information for anyone navigating COPD and considering portable oxygen use - Healthline

Life of Breath

Our interdisciplinary team and collaborators are working together to find new ways of answering questions about breathing and breathlessness and their relationship to both illness and wellbeing.

Lung.org

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that is often preventable and treatable. If you or a loved one has COPD, there are steps to take to help cope with the lifestyle changes this disease brings. Knowing about COPD and its treatment can help you feel more in control.

U.S. COPD Coalition

The U.S. COPD Coalition (USCC) is a nonprofit organization made up of patient organizations, health professional organizations, individuals, and government agencies who work together in a unified manner to promote the interests of individuals affected by COPD. - See more at: http://www.uscopdcoalition.org/#sthash.siRW9Nwt.dpuf

Breathing Better, Living Well

Welcome to Breathing Better, Living Well, your source for information and support to help you take control of your breathing and live a full life. We're so glad you found us.

CDC

In the United States, tobacco smoke is a key factor in the development and progression of COPD1, although exposure to air pollutants in the home and workplace, genetic factors, and respiratory infections also play a role. In the developing world, indoor air quality is thought to play a larger role in the development and progression of COPD than it does in the United States.

Chest

COPD is a serious, progressive lung disease that can make it difficult to breathe and get enough oxygen into the body. It can make simple activities like walking up the stairs or running daily errands challenging. Although there is no cure, it is possible for you to live well with COPD. Are you ready to take action? If so, here are a few resources to help start your journey for living a healthy, fulfilling life.

Medical News Today

The latest COPD news articles published daily. Includes news on chronic bronchitis (inflammation in the larger airways) and emphysema (damage to the lung tissue).

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

COPD has no cure yet. However, you can take steps to manage your symptoms and slow the progress of the disease.

NICE

COPD overview.

ScienceDaily

Your source for the latest research news.

Spivira

Once-daily SPIRIVA HandiHaler helps improve lung function by opening airways for up to 24 hours. SPIRIVA HandiHaler also helps reduce your risk of COPD flare-ups (also called exacerbations).

Symbicort

SYMBICORT is a maintenance medicine that has been shown to help make a significant difference in breathing.

WHO

The most common symptoms of COPD are breathlessness (or a "need for air"), abnormal sputum (a mix of saliva and mucus in the airway), and a chronic cough. Daily activities, such as walking up a short flight of stairs or carrying a suitcase, can become very difficult as the condition gradually worsens.

Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) works with health care professionals and public health officials to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and to improve prevention and treatment of this lung disease for patients around the world.

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