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...reactions5repliesBreathingDiagnosisCoping
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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"...reactions2comments
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...reactions23comments
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...reactions4repliesDiagnosisCoping
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions4repliesBreathing
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...reactions4comments
Inhalers ...I have diabetes and inhalers have steroids which made my well maintained glucose levels go up over 200! Is there anything else I could use? Also, what exactly is a...reactions2repliesSide Effects
CBD gummies ...I’ve seen an ad for the lucent valley cbd gummies that people claim help their breathing issues. Wondering if anyone has information or has tried them and if they helped....reactions2repliesBreathing
Showering...Been reading remarks on showering situations. I solved my problem by quit taking showers. haven't showered for over a year. JUST KIDDING!! Seriously, I load up on O2, Check my...reactions19replies
what to use for an inhaler after Symbicort is allergic?...Used bromides for years and started getting thrush and other side effects and now being prescribed anoro or trelegy! which is no better, any ideas?...reactions4repliesSide EffectsMedical MarijuanaCost
When Your Kids Tell You to Quit Smoking...We were a family of smokers, except for my baby sis. After mom was diagnosed with COPD, all 4 of us kids told her to quit smoking. Her illness forced...reactions3comments
