The Weather Is a-Changing...Change is hard for me. Any change is a challenge when you have a debilitating disease. Right now, the season is changing. The air is starting to chill in the...reactions19comments
Stepping Out in My New Scooter...Despite what the doctors say, I needed to step up my 'Granny game’. I was tired of watching from my window as my husband and grandson walked all over the neighborhood...reactions26comments
Treatment Progress!...I had an eventful and very positive outcome from my telehealth visit with my Dr. yesterday. She is taking great care of me and is very responsive. Things I learned...reactions1replyTreatment
Overview of Antibiotics for the Treatment of COPD Exacerbations...COPD exacerbations can be scary and overwhelming. If you have experienced more than one exacerbation during your health journey, you've likely been prescribed various antibiotics. There are several antibiotics that...reactions14comments
What Is a Diffusion Test (DLCO)? ...A common test in the COPD community is a pulmonary function test (PFT). A PFT includes a series of breathing tests to help determine how your lungs are functioning. One...reactions14comments
Oh Heck No!...It all started when my husband took me to a brand-new Dollar Store. I was hoping to find fabric, as some people wanted fabric dolls for Christmas. Even wearing a...reactions19comments
New to this...hello I have not done any of this discussion post before, so I'm new to this. 3 yes ago I had half my right lung removed. My copd has been...reactions2repliesCoping
Anyone else on Trelegy? I have a dosing question.....My Trelegy is affordable (barely) till July then the price shoots up to several hundred dollars. Has anyone ever had success in taking it every other day as opposed to...reactions6replies
COPD and Its Devastating Effects on People's Lives...This article explores the theme of maintaining emotional health in the context of COPD. My COPD journey has been a long one, and I was under the distinct impression that...reactions19comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary...reactionscomments
COPD in this times...What mental health issues are you currently facing with the current situation? How has COVID affected you stress or anxiety?...reactions6replies
What's in Your Toolbox? (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! Most occupations have particular tools that are necessary to perform their work. A carpenter...reactions1comment
Understanding Mucus in Your Lungs...Mucus in the lungs, also called phlegm or sputum, traps irritants so you can cough them out. This helps protect you from infections. Mucus also helps clear smoke, dust, and...reactions25comments
Medicare Coverage & COPD...I've needed to use prednisone more often, and my pulmonologist recently saw me and reviewed what inhalers I've been on. He feels Dulera will be beneficial and says to discontinue...reactions11comments
A Lonely One...Hi, I got COPD in 2004 and the following year I lost my husband. It was very hard to deal with the loss and my grief. I was not on...reactions18comments
Roller Coaster...In the past 2-1/2 years, I have gone from walking through a fairly normal (for me anyway) life, to jumping on this crazy coaster of chronic illness. I am 61...reactions5comments
Researchers Find Pathway to Potential New COPD Treatment: Necroptosis...Researchers continue to work overtime to learn more about COPD. A recent study links COPD with a certain kind of cell death and researchers think this may lead to a...reactions16comments
Making Decisions...Sometimes in life, we have to make tough decisions that will chart out the way ahead of us. I had declined the offer of a lung function test for a...reactions19comments
Applying for Disability...Have you applied for disability? What was the process?...reactions3repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
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 COPD vs. aging. How do we know for...reactions6comments
