Living your life with COPD

While some people view a life with COPD solely in terms of limitations, others see possibilities. Living with COPD certainly presents challenges, but many things are still firmly within your control. You'll still be able to make decisions—some big, some small—as you shape the kind of life you want to live with COPD.

Find ways to stay in control.
You could try to:

•  Adjust your lifestyle to make room for new, healthful habits.
•  Help manage your COPD by taking your medicines as prescribed by your doctor.
•  Replace the activities you can no longer enjoy with new ones that give you pleasure.
•  Resist the urge to withdraw from loved ones. If you're feeling limited, there may be other ways to enjoy their company instead.