Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?...Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping and my heart rate has been skyrocketing. When...reactions287comments
Drugs to treat COPD...I was tested in 2019 with mild COPD. Since then I’ve had two flare-ups that required antibiotics and a steroid. I use...reactions4repliesTreatment
Short exercise interval training...Lately I'm experimenting with short, anaerobic bursts of high intensity (HI)resistance training. Perhaps 10-12 sets. Then engaging in non exercise related activities...reactions1replyExercise
Estate Planning and End of Life Choices...The choices we never want to discuss until it is too late need our attention. Making your end-of-life choices is an important...reactions6comments
Palliative Care Form...At the suggestion of my pulmonologist I met with a palliative care MD. I thought it was going to be more of...reactions5replies
To Swim or Not To Swim......I have begun a swimming exercise class at our local YMCA. I take a deep water class in the cool pool and...reactions1replyExercise
More Changes Appear...Have you noticed as time goes by we notice more changes? I have already written about how my sleep pattern has changed...reactions1comment
5 Medicines to Keep Your Heart Healthy...Of all the people living with COPD, 20% also have a heart failure (HF) diagnosis. Likewise, people with COPD have a 4.5...reactions1comment
New issues...I was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis two years ago . I'm recovering from back surgery now and I'm off work . My...reactions2repliesChronic Bronchitis
Tai Chi and COPD...We have all heard of the benefits of mind-body exercise for people with chronic conditions. If yoga feels too active for you...reactions7comments
Changing Your Panic and Anxiety Outcomes...How we handle the panic and anxiety that comes from living with COPD is different for everyone. Being in a constant state...reactions33comments
No Warnings on Cigarette Packs in the 60'S...I thought smoking was cool back in high school over 50 years ago, boy was I wrong! I would love to sue...reactions14comments
Swelling...Feet and ankles so swollen. With low BP they don't want me on water pill. Stomach swollen and semi hard. I was...reactions8replies
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPD...I’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the...reactions3comments
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...reactions5repliesBreathingDiagnosisCoping
Change the Channel...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. While it might not be possible to...reactions5comments
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...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...reactions2comments
