Bronchial rheoplasty for chronic bronchitis...I'm very interested in this clinical trial but my fev1 is too high to be eligible to participate. I've been following previous phases of this treatment and it looks promising...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Keeping Up With Exercise...We see very few people for fear of cold or flu and do not take to crowds. It is a way of life with COPD that has kept us safe...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Stem cells and lung regeneration...https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32783658/ Progress toward the development of strategies to regenerate the adult lung by either in vivo or ex vivo targeting of endogenous stem cells or pluripotent stem cell derivatives is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
In Vivo Generation of Lung and Thyroid Tissues from Embryonic Stem Cells Using B...This is great advancement is stem cell science. Now we need to progress to human studies. https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1164/rccm.201909-1836OC Rationale: The regeneration and replacement of lung cells or tissues from induced pluripotent...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Managing COPD With Other Illnesses...Along with COPD, I have several other diseases, one of which is hypothyroidism. This is more commonly known as an underactive thyroid. I also have Type 2 Diabetes and high...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Other Lung Conditions: Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Cancer...How does the development and progression of COPD (chronic bronchitis or emphysema) differ from some other well-known lung conditions like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and lung cancer? Read and learn about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jackie English...I am 50 years old, live in Illinois, am married to my caring husband Dave, have 3 beautiful kids and their spouses, and 5 grandkids that I adore. I was...
Alternative Quit Smoking Methods - Do They Work?...There are no two ways about it - quitting smoking is hard. Tobacco is one of the most powerful addictions, with both physical dependence and a psychological component as well...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension? ...Some people with COPD may develop a condition called pulmonary hypertension (PH). So, what is pulmonary hypertension? What does it mean for you? What are the treatments? Here’s what to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Panic Is the Problem...We know that we are all different even though we have the same disease. Symptoms vary from one person to the other. Some of us love summer and others breathe...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Don't know what stage i am in...Hi i was diagnosed with copd 2 years ago don't know what stage got 4 inhalers my oxygen machine and my nebuliser machine .no insurance .hade a appointment with a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
It is safe for me to visit my mother in the hospital during the pandemic with COPD?...My Mom was transferred to Hospice yesterday, which is in the Hospital. They are allowing visits for my sisters and me. I told my sisters that I am afraid to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
January 2021 Journal: Where Does the Day Go?...As I climbed into bed for the night, I thought back on my day. Where does the time go? I woke up this morning feeling good. Once I realized it...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Mad at Myself...I quit smoking 35 years ago and I still have COPD because of it. My mother had it for years also and lived to be 93 but she had a...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
How long do you live with chemical COPD?...I also get bronchitis and pneumonia really easy. I’ve been in the hospital 4 times since December....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Chemical COPD...I was diagnosed about 3 years ago. Sometimes my oxygen levels go down to 85 with my CPAP on. I’ve been to the hospital and they don’t understand that just...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
American Lung Association Awards $50K for Regenerative Medicine Project...https://copdnewstoday.com/2021/02/09/american-lung-association-awards-50k-dollars-regenerative-medicine-project-could-improve-lung-function-copd/ 50k is not much. It's pathetic so little funding goes to COPD research especially considering the percentage of the population effected and the cost to society...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
February Is Heart Month...The month of February is dedicated to all things of the heart. The feast of St. Valentine falls on February 14th. On this day we celebrate love and affection with...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Should I be using a dehumidifier or a humidifier?...Nighttime coughing and drying out... I don't know what device I should be using. Do I get a humidifier or a dehumidifier?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Understanding COPD Trends...Dyspnea is a medical term for shortness of breath or feeling like you can’t breathe in enough air. It can be a warning sign of a health problem that needs...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
