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
Why are my father's SpO2 readings lower on BiPAP than nasal cannula?...SPO2 readings lower on BiPAP than nasal cannula - what's wrong? My father has COPD. He also is fighting pneumonia and has been put on a BiPAP machine after being...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Has anyone tried the AirPhysio breathing device?...Has anyone tried the AirPhysio breathing device? Would like to know if it helps with loosening mucus. Thanks....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Living Through a Pandemic With COPD...Every day seems the same. It's the saddest thing watching the world pass you by. Every day seems to filter into the next like a rehashed movie. I add an...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Thoughts on My COPD...Hello, everyone! I hope you've all had some good, breathe-easy days recently. It's surprising how the days are still flying by. I was talking to some people about COPD last...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Organicell Regenerative Medicine...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Organicell Regenerative Medicine permission to begin a clinical trial testing the company’s lead product, Zofin, in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
My Dad...My dad was diagnosed with COPD back in 2019 and was put on oxygen May 2020. He getting winded doing simple task like walking to the kitchen and the other...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Juicing for COPD...I was at stage 4 the very first time I was ever tested for COPD and that first year dealing with this new life of mine was dreadful. That feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Newbie...Well, 2020 has been quite a year. Not only was I diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees - very painful- but COPD. Like others, I was totally surprised. After quitting...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Confused...Last year, after many years of being treated for asthma, a new doctor said I have COPD and prescribed Trelegy. I was so shocked I didn’t believe him, but the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does anyone else have speaking problems with COPD?...I sound awful when I speak. I've heard myself on my iPhone when recording video segments. I had a painter in the house who asked if he could call 911...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Has anyone used a phone app to help with COPD management?...Has anyone used apps to track their daily systems? I found one in the App Store, it asks you daily questions, medication you take and you can even be connected...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Other Lung Conditions: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis...Through conversations and discussions across COPD.net platforms, we have heard that some folks in our online community are living with other lung conditions in addition to COPD (chronic bronchitis or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Glossary...For those that have dealt with COPD for a while, we are quite familiar with the common terminology used. For patients that are newly diagnosed, these words can be quite...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
So You're Having Surgery...No one relishes the idea of surgery, but at times it’s unavoidable. Now add the fact that you have COPD and your anxiety level just hit a new high. However...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Two-Week Experience With Healthcare...Where do I begin? I'm not sure where to start, but here goes. As you all may know, we've just recently emigrated to the UK. Before leaving South Africa, my...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Need for New Biological Targets...While multiple medications under development for COPD are focusing on the inflammatory pathways, they are not expected to reverse the lung damage. For this reason, it is important to study...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Is That All There Is?...If you are familiar with the above-titled song by Peggy Lee from 1969, then you know it provided a topic for many debates. Is the song about being disillusioned or...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Juggling COPD With the Responsibilities of a Family...Suffering from a chronic illness doesn't stop me from being a parent and a partner to my family. Unfortunately, this unpredictable disease can sometimes hinder that. I try and wake...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
