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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4repliesCopingDiagnosis
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...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...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...reactions4comments
Inhalers ...I have diabetes and inhalers have steroids which made my well maintained glucose levels go up over 200! Is there anything else...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...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!!...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...reactions4repliesCostMedical MarijuanaSide Effects
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...reactions3comments
Bathing with COPD...I’m having trouble washing my long hair in the bath tub and when I try to shower the air is so full...reactions8repliesCaregiving
Ativan ...Is anyone taking Ativan to help with anxiety? I have end stage COPD and anxiety. My doctor prescribed .5mg Ativan when I'm...reactions6repliesBreathing
Targeted Lung Denervation for COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease. With COPD, changes in the airways block the normal flow of...reactions14comments
Meltdown...I too have had many meltdowns with the doctor's office. I would call and they were too busy and I would wait...reactions8comments
