Exercise...I think a pulmonary rehab program is essential before anybody starts an exercise regimen. If your doc hasn't discussed it with you...reactions1comment
The Role of Your Pharmacist in COPD Management...When people think of their circle of care for COPD management, they tend to think about their nurse, pulmonologist, and general practitioner...reactions6comments
Planning for the COPD Holidays...My daughter and I were talking about how much I enjoy writing articles and moderating for Health Union. It feels healing to...reactions2comments
stem cell...is there a place in usa that offers stem cell trials for copd...reactions2repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Gummys for copd...You can't help but see a lot of stuff about cbd gummys supposed to help one breath better, has anyone tried them?...reactions1replyBreathing
Self help helps....I have been prescribed for un-named lung problems since 2005. I say un-named because it was many years later that someone referred...reactions1comment
Mycobacterium avium complex....Would like to know if any other COPD people also have been diagnosed with MAC. Treatment, issues, general well being? My diagnosis...reactions10repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
Humidifers ...Just asking if anyone of maybe how many of us have and use humidifiers. I have been researching and all of them...reactions7repliesTips & Advice
diagnosis...I had to learn was how to listen to health care people who were leading me through the process. At first, 'here...reactions4comments
Vacation and COPD...We recently took our first vacation in almost 2 years. I spent hours planning this trip because I am a planner by trade...reactions4comments
To Exercise or Not to Exercise..."Exercise cannot reverse lung disease, but it can reverse de-conditioning and improve your quality of life." We all know we should do...reactions10comments
High-dose N-acetylcysteine....Hi all, I’m wondering if any of you have experience with High-dose N-acetylcysteine as something to improve breathing. I have gotten responses...reactions1replyBreathing
O2 Tanks and home concentrators vs Portable concentrators...My husband has moderate COPD and is on O2 24/7. We are considering switching from O2 tanks and a home concentrator to...reactions16repliesTips & Advice
Stage IV and Rehab...My FEV is 27% and it seems it is getting worse by the day. I do not cough up anything anymore and...reactions5repliesEnd StageExercisePulmonary Rehabilitation
Cigarette Maker Transitioning to Inhalers?...Phillip Morris has been in the news recently. The word is that they have purchased Vectura, a company that makes inhalers and...reactionscomments
Getting A Good Night Sleep...Hello - been using CPAP off and on for the past two months. Unable to get a good night sleep, maybe 4/5...reactions8repliesSleep
I’ve been on the sick now with my copd 20 weeks ...Hi please can someone give me advice as I’ve never felt so alone I’ve been on the sick now 20 weeks my...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Sleeping Position: Left or Right?...I sleep in front of a fan w/o O2 or CPAP. When I lie on my left side, I find that my...reactions4repliesSleepTriggersTips & Advice
Learning to breathe...Learning to breathe It’s been a real struggle for me. As an active person with five sons and a husband, three cats...reactionscomments
Just a thought about inexpensive percussion therapy...I've been noticing the popularity of deep tissue massagers lately and wondered if they would have a similar impact as an alternative...reactions3repliesPulmonary RehabilitationTips & AdviceTreatment
