Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 1 of 2I wanted to share my experience with how I was diagnosed with hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism to help others who may deal with...reactions3comments
Having Covid While Having COPDTwo weeks after I wrote an article about staying healthy, I sit here writing this and have tested positive for Covid. I...reactions12comments
Happy COPD New YearIt seems that every New Year, I and so many others begin with a host of resolutions. Every year I resolve to...reactions1comment
Follow-Up Appointments and Their Importance With COPDAbout 3 weeks ago I went for a follow-up CT scan for my lungs. Yesterday after much anxiety and stress, I received the...reactions5comments
My Experience Flying With COPDWell, it's been about a little over a week since landing on UK soil, and what a time we've had. I would...reactions7comments
Fighting Anxiety With COPDIt's not an easy fight when you have COPD, and having the added bonus of anxiety makes it feel like a double...reactions4comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?It is inevitable that your life will change after being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You may have chronic bronchitis...reactions2comments
My Own Experience Through the Disability Process with COPDI have noticed every once in a while in our COPD forums that many people have asked about getting on disability, and...reactions6comments
Is COPD a Disability?Anyone with severe COPD will look at that title and answer with a loud YES, without hesitation. Many people diagnosed with COPD...reactions22comments
Community Feedback: Rib Cramping with COPDOne aspect of managing a chronic illness is the constant deciphering of new symptoms! Every time you experience something new you have...reactions54comments
Comfort and Life With COPDIt has taken me a very long time to find my comfort level living with COPD. I am still working on some...reactions7comments
Choking and Aspirations with COPDDysphagia is a word you may hear more and more often. It means that someone is having difficulty swallowing. You might find...reactions6comments
Changing Medications and the Effects on COPD SufferersI needed a new doctor after moving. When we arrived in the UK, we registered at the local GP's surgery and I...reactions10comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?When mom was diagnosed with COPD, us kids were clueless about what she was going to need. I started a list of...reactions4comments
Me Before Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD)What is the life that you had before you were diagnosed with COPD? I was working a few jobs at the time...reactions4comments
A Year of COPDAnother year of living with COPD has come and gone. It has been eight years. It has become easier because of the...reactions7comments
The Possible Link Between COPD and AllergiesMany people with COPD also have asthma and many people with asthma also have allergies. So, are there also links between COPD...reactions12comments
COPD vs. Aging (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 1! We have been talking about...reactions6comments
Adapting to COPD“Give yourself time to catch up. Be gentle with yourself. Listen to your needs. Let yourself adapt to the changes that are...reactionscomments
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPDI’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the...reactions3comments
