How many times have you been told to “take a deep breath” or “just breathe” when you’re stressed? While these people mean well, they often don’t understand just how hard it is to take that deep breath, especially when you are living with COPD and other …

hi I’m really struggling to quit smoking and I’ve now been and bought a vape but my question is how will I know if it’s safe to be doing this? I’ve tried reading online and it’s all conflicting as I have early/mild copd and nothing stands out as some …

Having a chronic health condition, like COPD, can be stressful at times. Stress plays an important role in your body. It helps get your body ready to respond to a dangerous situation. But ongoing stress, like the kind you might experience with COPD, can …

Did you know that your emotions or stress can sometimes contribute to a flare-up or make asthma symptoms worse? Stress or other strong emotions can cause changes in the body, including faster breathing which may trigger asthma and make breathing more …

The US COPD Coalition will be presenting two webinars that are free and available to all. The first webinar, "Coping with Stress in Difficult Times", featuring psychologist Arpi Minassian, Ph.D., will be broadcast live at 3-4 pm Eastern (9-10am Hawaii …

Hi Josh, It sounds like you are doing a terrific job, being a caregiver is not always easy and its good to know that there are some great resources that may help make things easier for you and your grandmother. In the latest issue of the COPD Digest, …

I have a high stress/long hours job and was just diagnosed with severe COPD/emphasyema. I am having good days and bad days at work with fluctuating levels of energy. Some people have told me that stress can agrivate symptoms. Is there any truth to this? …

There are so many great resources being highlighted this month by mental health advocacy and awareness associations. This was one that caught my eye: the Mental Health America Stress Fact Sheet. http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/sites/default/f... I …

These days we hear how stress affects the heart, but I an curious how it affects COPD. When I am under stress I have noticed that sometimes I find myself also sob. Or is it that stress is affected by the sob.

Good morning, hope everyone is doing well. Since this week really begins the holiday season, I was wondering how others handle the hustle and stress of the holidays? Any good tips?