Humid or Dry - I'm Confused I'm confused as to where it is better for COPD to live/be in a humid or arid environment. I have read articles indicating that arid AND humid climates are better...reactions2repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
To Jackie EnglishJackie, I had to laugh reading your story. I don't laugh when I have to do that, but reading about someone else.... ? Though, you've forgotten to take the fishing...reactions3repliesCoping
Living with chronic headachesI'm been having migraines for more than 3 months NON-STOP now. I don't even know if im gona see another day. I've been having these headaches every day in the...reactions5repliesSymptomsCoping
Exacerbation Recovery timeHow long does it take some of you all to be back on track again after going thru this? I know I need to have some patience here....reactions2repliesFlares BreathingCoping
MY LIFE IS RUINEDI loved smoking. Tried to quite 24 times, finally quit 3 years ago. How I wish I had never started vaping. Feel guilty every day. When I WASN'T smoking or...reactions19repliesCoping
AnxieyAnyone else having to take anxiety med to help deal with anxiety with the shortness of breath? I'm taking Klonopin in small doses....reactions8repliesCopingBreathing
Fear of First Flare-upHello Everyone - I have been diagnosed with COPD about two years ago. Suddenly I keep reading about the dreadful first excerbation or flare-up, it is beginning to scare me...reactions1replyDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
No DoctorI live in a small town. I had a great lung Dr. He up and left in August. I see the nurse practitioner or whatever they are. They are great...reactions7repliesCopingHealthcare Team
I don't want to get out of bed anymore.I have reached the point in my emphysema where I just don't want to get out of bed. Any movement like trying to sit up or reaching for something leaves...reactions10repliesCopingEmphysema