If diagnosed with COPD the most important life-style change that the individual must make is to quit smoking. Non-smokers should be wary of second-hand smoke inhalation and stay away from places with high air pollution. COPING WITH COPD   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder or COPD, is a respiratory illness that causes shortness of breath. The health of one or both lungs is compromised due to one or both of these conditions - CHRONIC BRONCHITIS...