What are the most important questions to ask during my first pulmonary visit?Absolutely no question regarding COPD diagnosis however interested in knowing what other folks considered their most important questions to be answered. I am not really interested in what stage-does it...reactions1reply
Newly DiagnosedLast year I was having chest pressure and shortness of breath. My doctor thought it was my heart. After several tests on my heart and not finding anything that really...reactions1reply
Is it better to be active while in pain even if I have to take a pill?I seem to hurt all the time in my ribs and back, and sometimes in my chest, mainly when I am having trouble breathing. Does everyone have that problem? I...reactions1reply
Is there a mask that will filter pollutants from car and truck exhaust?That is what triggers my COPD....reactions1reply
Mental Health with COPDMay is Mental Health Month! So this month we at COPD.net are discussing the connection between COPD and mental health. The physical symptoms of COPD are all too familiar, but...reactions10replies
Does anyone experience windpipe or swallowing issues with COPD?Does the following problem come from COPD? Or is it separate? More and more often recently, stuff seems to slip into my windpipe when I swallow, especially liquids but sometimes...reactions1reply