Antibiotic Resistance and Side Effects...I have experienced terrible "gut" related problems after daily ingestion of antibiotic (erythromycin); including weight gain, constant constipation with brief episodes of...reactions1comment
It's taken me over 14 years to realize that it wasn't my lungs fault....Today has been an odd day for me. I've done productive things and feel very proud about them. I was ready to...reactions1comment
Staying focused...If someone had told me 30 years ago I would be on oxygen I wouldn't have believed it. Yet here I am...reactions8comments
Confusing diagnosis...Hi everyone. Im 55 and a 40 yr smoker. I was told I had mild COPD 14 months ago. I stopped smoking...reactions3comments
My Letter To Those Who Are Really Sick - Part 2...As I mentioned in Part 1, no, I’m not being silly regarding the title. Many would say having COPD means that they...reactionscomments
THUMBS UP!...I came up with what I consider to be a brilliant idea! Some of the biggest problems that we encounter in the...reactions20comments
A surprising diagnosis...One year ago I moved from the east coast to northern Arizona. Newly retired, I was eager to take advantage of all...reactions5comments
Recently diagnosed... looking for encouragement...Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with COPD very recently. I have spent a lot of time trying to ignore it. Now I’m...reactions17comments
Holidays in the hospital....I turned 25 in the first week of December! My gosh! I am officially a whole quarter. I was sick on my...reactions3comments
A Pithy History Of COPD?...Shortness of breath was noted in ancient documents. In the year 2,697, it was described by Nei Ching Su Wen in his...reactionscomments
happy new year...Hello all, Over Christmas I have been getting more and more out of breath, so rang the doctor and he left prescription...reactions5comments
My Letter To Those Who Are Sick...No I’m not being silly. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having a...reactionscomments
Peter's Story...I didn't realise I was suffering from this condition for a long time. I had what one could describe as a bit...reactions5comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
