FeaturedActive 4 days agoCOPD LearningsWhat is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...Reactions0reactionsComments121 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedCOPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments399 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active todayRibsI also once in awhile get cramping in the ribs....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Active todayJust a rant.I am fed up with this illness. Nothing makes me think more than I will be glad when my day comes. For me life sucks, family deserted me. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDepressionCopingMental Health
Active 2 days agoCOPD and RelationshipsHow has COPD impacted your relationships with family, friends, and others (i.e. dating, coworkers, acquaintances, etc.)?...Reactions0reactionsComments97 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Active 2 days agoOn 10 mg of prednisone and not getting betterI had an exacerbation after riding my electric bike easy for 20 minutes. I'm on Prednisone 10mg for 5 days and have not improved . I'm supposed to cut back...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Active 2 days agoHas anyone heard or experienced Ingrezza causing COPD like side effects?Two of my doctors have suggested that what the emergency room doctor diagnosed as COPD exacerbation may be a side effect of Ingrezza. That was recently prescribed for me for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
Active 2 days agoUnseen Aspects of COPDWhat is something others might not recognize or see about COPD but you want them to know?...Reactions0reactionsComments196 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active 2 days agoHere we go again! Another Exacerbation!I woke up the other morning last weekend with the definite feeling that I was coming down with another lung infection. Shore 'nuff it happened. Again! Aargh! Luckily, the Doc...Reactions0reactionsComments38 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Active 3 days agoNewly diagnosed former FirefighterI am a 57 year old man and was diagnosed with COPD/EMPHYSEMA over 2 years ago and since then my breathing has been short and I get out of breath...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesProgressionSmoking
Active 4 days agoInhaler or Natural MedicinesI have used a Spiolta Respimat inhaler every morning for three years now, It has helped me with my breathing. Recently, I have changed my diet and have been looking...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Active 4 days agoAnswers FINALLY! Since JulyWell folks it started in another post that I can not find now, but here it goes. Went for my 3 month CT, check on cancer June 20. CT came...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingAwareness