coping with rib pain...how is anyone coping with extreme rib pain from daily coughing? my pulmonologist just put me on a muscle relaxant and anxiety...reactions3repliesCoping
Feeling Overwhelmed (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! It doesn't take much to get...reactions5comments
Just Another Post About Showering...Personal hygiene remains on the list of THE hardest tasks we must do and it’s not a ‘one and done’ thing because...reactions61comments
copd with sleep Apnea...dose any one else have a problem with their mask at night and dose it leave you short on breath.i sleep with...reactions2replies
My Silent Voice and How I Can Make it Be Heard...There are so many people out there that can't understand how I have managed to accomplish some of the things I have...reactions6comments
Intestinal issues ...Hi ! My mom has constant intestinal issues. She is stage 4 diagnosed 4 years ago with 23% lung capacity. Last fev...reactions1replyCaregivingEnd StageSide Effects
tips and advice...Hi Im new here and just was put on oxygen therapy also in process of changing Dr. for many reasons My question...reactions7repliesTips & Advice
So You're Getting on the Transplant List...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. So you're getting on the transplant list?...reactions14comments
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
