COPD Lexicon: Medicine Terms To Know...When referring to COPD medicines, we often refer to big terms. Some of you may know what they mean, while others do...reactionscomments
Just Diagnosed with Moderate COPD...This is my first post and wanted to join a community where I could get information about COPD. I am 77 years...reactions1comment
Doctor Knows Best?...Recently I changed doctors. At suggestion of primary care physician, I called for second opinion to a pulmonologist he recommended. I was...reactions5comments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of Breath...There are many different reasons that you may become short of breath, and if you are just beginning to learn about COPD...reactions8comments
Community Feedback: What Scents Trigger Your COPD?...For individuals living with COPD, sometimes, it’s hard to know what will trigger a flare-up. While many people enjoy holiday candles, perfume...reactions4comments
What’s That Smell?...Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how...reactions18comments
Ask the Advocates: Support Groups...We asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment...reactions7comments
Find Your COPD Buddies...When I was first diagnosed with COPD (I have an asthma/COPD overlap) in my mid-20s, I was devastated and confused. I had...reactions7comments
Flu to Bronchitis...2010 diagnosed with cough variant asthma. At the time I would cough.. exhaling... till I passed out. Advair, ventolin... till insurance didn't...reactions2comments
Doctor Fatigue...I read someone's story about doctor fatigue. I have it and have had it for years. My adult son passed away and...reactions1comment
COPD Lexicon: Inhaler Terms To Know...Most people with COPD use inhalers. So, what are they? How do they work? Here are some basic terms to help you...reactions2comments
How Does Albuterol Work?...Albuterol is a very effective rescue medicine. It’s the best selling beta adrenergic of all time. It opens airways fast, making breathing...reactions4comments
Sudden COPD Flare Gave Me a Dose of Reality...I'm a 61 year old male. I quit smoking in 2000. I had been smoking 3 packs a day. My cough from...reactions4comments
Bevespi® Inhaler Approved by FDA...Many of you may have seen the recent press release about the new drug Bevespi® that has been approved for COPD by...reactions1comment
In June I will be 78 and my life went downhill starting around age 71...I started smoking at age 25 as cigarettes were 11 cents a pack in the service. I was told to light them...reactions6comments
Money Saving Hacks for Those with COPD...COPD can feel like a bank-breaking diagnosis considering it requires medication that many have to take daily. Too often, patients are choosing...reactions10comments
COPD and Allergies...COPD presents its very own set of difficulties for each of us in our daily lives. They range from tightness in the...reactions9comments
Former smoker...I started smoking in high school but only once in a while, when I joined the work force in 1965 I started...reactions2comments
Tidbits for COPD in Cold Weather at Home & Away...Cold weather is definitely here. With it comes a change in our own health. I don’t know about you, but my body feels...reactionscomments
My story...I was surprised when diagnosed with COPD. I had been to my doctor for more than 3 years and always complained about...reactions5comments
