The Emotional Pain of COPD...Many with COPD suffer physical pain, other than the breathlessness that almost all of us with a respiratory condition suffer. I am...reactions10comments
SnowofWinter17's COPD...I am a 66 year old woman. I smoked for years now, doctor tells me I have COPD. Still trying to get...reactions10comments
Better Health with COPD...When I think of better health, I think of fewer health issues, fewer doctor appointments and yes, better health. It seems strange...reactionscomments
Untreated dental infection and postural drainage...I'm Vlado, 53 years old living in Croatia. I have never smoked, my Alpha trypsin 1 is ok, I lived in a...reactions1comment
GLD's Story...Having COPD, I'm on four on my oxygen concentrator and two at night. Have tried many different inhalers ending up in the...reactions2comments
I'm 56 Years Old and a Mess!...I know 56 is not old, but my body just seems to be falling apart. I was diagnosed (guessing) about 13-14 years...reactions12comments
The long journey...My problem began from my adolescence. Cold, and coughing. I thought it was rhinitis but never had a sure cure until almost...reactions2comments
Will I always be short of breath?...Hi Everybody, I'm new here and I'm glad this site is here. My issue is my breathing. I stopped smoking March 20...reactions13comments
Ms. Diagnosis...I have had lung issues for many years, many improperly diagnosed. The first time I had an exacerbation experience the specialist told...reactions4comments
Avoiding Allergens and Irritants...Learning about how to avoid allergens and irritants is an important part of the pulmonary rehabilitation program for patients with chronic obstructive...
COPD Management Plan...Life with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be complex and hard to manage. Patients may have several different kinds of medications...
COPD and Workplace Pollution...Breathing in tiny particles called “irritants” can damage the lungs. This kind of lung damage can cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
Practicing Good Hygiene...For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), getting an infection can make their breathing symptoms much worse. Infections are also the...
Respiratory Conditions Linked to COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that affects the lungs and breathing system (also called the “respiratory system”). People with...
You, Health Information, & the Internet...The internet and social media are amazing resources for people seeking health information, especially for people living with chronic conditions. While many...reactionscomments
A Transplant Story...Deciding that you are willing to try for a lung transplant is only the beginning. Finding yourself in the middle of the...reactionscomments
What Happens If I Am Denied A Lung Transplant?...This is a question that I can answer from personal experience. In 2009, mom was given the opportunity to go through a...reactionscomments
Building An Indoor Garden...I remember one year when my mom planted almost three hundred tulip bulbs in my grandmother’s yard and some in her yard...reactionscomments
Medical Bills 101...As if the symptoms of COPD are not enough to deal with on their own, you also have to deal with medical...reactionscomments
Remembering Our Loved Ones...When you dig deep into your memories, there are core memories that stand out. They are the ones that you could never...reactions2comments
