Tai Chi and COPD...We have all heard of the benefits of mind-body exercise for people with chronic conditions. If yoga feels too active for you and meditation not active enough, tai chi might...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Changing Your Panic and Anxiety Outcomes...How we handle the panic and anxiety that comes from living with COPD is different for everyone. Being in a constant state of dyspnea can be unnerving. Your response to...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
No Warnings on Cigarette Packs in the 60'S...I thought smoking was cool back in high school over 50 years ago, boy was I wrong! I would love to sue the tobacco company for not putting warnings on...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Swelling...Feet and ankles so swollen. With low BP they don't want me on water pill. Stomach swollen and semi hard. I was told 6 weeks ago I am End Stage...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPD...I’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the hardest things for many people is accepting help...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
does this seem like how COPD started for any of you? is there hope for me?...Hello. I'm a 32 years old male. I never smoked, apart from maybe a couple ciggarettes in total throughout my entire life. I never worked alongside fumes, irritants etc. Since...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathingDiagnosisCoping
Change the Channel...While it might not be possible to change our entire circumstance, there are things we can do to focus our attention elsewhere. Hear how Jeff changes the channel to improve...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Carbon dioxide retainers...I can't find a question and answer section to post in, but I am wanting to know how it is determined that a person with COPD is a carbon dioxide...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
The Scooter Mishap...When I go out shopping, many times I use a mobility scooter. If I go to a small store I can get away with using my rollator walker. The large...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Oxygen suppliers & Medicare...These are my biggest stressors. I get so stressed just preparing to call to order more oxygen tanks because there is always some problem with Medicare. They always need more...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Lack of COPD Symptoms...Like the author of a recent story about awareness about COPD may have led to being diagnosed earlier, I grew up in a home where both parents smoked. My grandfather...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tired of not being able to breathe...Let me start by telling you I never smoked; my parents did in the car, in the house, everywhere when I was growing up. At the age of 21 I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Self-Care and Why We Need It...The term “self-care” has become quite a buzzword in recent times and I am a huge fan of it. Self-care is literally taking time to care for yourself. We live...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
COPD and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What I Have Learned While Traveling With Oxygen...My first airline trip with oxygen was to the 2012 Alpha-1 National Conference. It was also my first flight in over 25 years. I loved to fly but I hadn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
New here and a few questions...Hi everyone, I am new here and first I’d like to introduce myself! My name is Bianca and I’m 32. I was diagnosed with emphysema and chronic bronchitis about 6...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisCoping
Protein May Predict Which Smokers Will Develop COPD...If you follow my writings on a regular basis, you know how deep researchers are getting into COPD research. Sure, some of this research is complex and even confusing. But...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Use of prednisone or methylprednisole...I can use these once in awhile with a flare up. Using the 15 day starting at 32mg day for 3 days, then 24 for 3 days etc. My flare...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
Opiates for relief...Any one taken opiates for shortness of breath...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Four Years On...June the 16th. I celebrated four years smoke-free and a new life living with COPD. If I had listened, would my COPD be less severe? Who knows, so dwelling on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
