Advise for 1st lung Dr. AppointmentAfter several months complaining that my cough changed my primary care doctors say I probably have copd. So I quit smoking (16 days ago) and made an appointment with a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Medical Marijuana For Chronic PainHi Guys, I'm helping a friend who's suffering from Chronic pain. I need some advice on a certain strain that would be very effective when it comes to pain management...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Tips for Staying ActiveStaying active with COPD is often easier said than done. What tips or strategies do you have for staying active with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
exercise‘Let's Get Moving! You may think that because you have COPD, you shouldn't exert yourself. But exercise has many payoffs, such as helping your body use oxygen better. Your doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
rehab with COPD..exercisingI am 84 and very active , or as active as my COPD allows. I would like to build up stamina though. How expensive is the rehab for COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Pets and HealthThis month we're talking about pets and health. If you have a pet, tell us how your pet helps you cope with COPD. Don't have a pet? Then tell us...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
CPAP Machine for copdI use a CPAC machine at night time. Oxygen only on excertion. I have had such a bad cold that I can't use tge CPAP machine that continually blows air...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
WorkingI was first told I had COPD five years ago. In my own crazy way of denial I had it in my head that as long as I stayed strong...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Newly diagnosedI was told after having really bad Pain and couldn't really breathe scan said emphysema after went to doc have me antibiotics and inhaler 8 days not better then went...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Burning Chest PainA symptom I experience when having a copd exacerbation is a burning chest pain. I went to the hospital once thinking I was having a heart attack....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies