My story @ 67 Years of age....Hello to all of the people out there finding it hard to catch a breath when you try to do something other than stay still. I have COPD (emphysema) My...reactions8comments
BLUE ACAPELLA...I STARTED USING THE BLUE ACAPELLA ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO, MY LUNG DR. ORDERED IT FOR ME. IT'S GREAT AND REALLY HELPS TO MOVE THE MUCUS AROUND, SO YOU CAN...reactions16comments
Jeremy...I guess I've had COPD for awhile, just wasn't sure of the signs and symptoms. Actually thought it was my weight gain, but I've been to ER numerous times over...reactions4comments
About the flutter valve...I was given one after i had a chest tube operation-a broken rib had punctured my lung-i used it regularly and when my lung was stronger i forgot about it-years...reactions1reply
Hyperinflated or my doctor called it "barrel chest"...Sounds the same to me. My pulmonologist years ago said that my lungs were inflated, making my stomach area bigger, he called it "barrel chest". I've heard that term before...reactions1reply
Stopping Winter Weight Gain...Jeff shares how he resists the temptation to snack on junk food during the winter. As he mentions in the video, always consult your doctor before making changes to your...reactionscomments
Starting Your Treatment With Spiriva...Spiriva, also known as tiotropium, is a common drug used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The following will highlight what to expect when starting your treatment with tiotropium. Tiotropium...reactionscomments
Smells setting off COPD flare ups ...Hi, I’ve always had a sensitive nose but lately certain smells have caused me to have flare ups. Cologne Perfume Smoke and even the change of environment ie:coming from outside...reactions4replies
This Guy Named Ted...There was this guy that lived in the neighborhood I grew up in. I don't want to tell you his real name. So, for the sake of this article, I...reactionscomments
Low B12 and COPD...I was recently told I have Anemia due to low vitamin B12 levels. It's being treated. But I'd like to know how COPD is affected by it....reactions2repliesTreatment
Lung Hyperinflation in COPD...Lung hyperinflation happens when air gets trapped in the lungs. It is sometimes called “long lungs.” The trapped air causes the lungs to inflate more than they should. People with...reactions15comments
Alternative Therapy: Cordyceps...Has anyone any experience with Cordyceps? I’ve been doing some research online and it would seem to be a truly “magic” mushroom….. Im thinking about giving it a go and...reactions2repliesTreatmentDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
ACOS Asthma with COPD Overlap...I've had asthma for a number of years. In CT scans a few years back, the docs at U of M here in Michigan found emphysema in the lower lobes...reactions6repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
COPD and Liver Disease - Could One Be Causing the Other?...Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a condition that may result in serious lung disease in adults and/or liver disease in infants, children, or adults. This condition is passed on from parents...reactionscomments
Taking Control of Stress...Stress is my enemy. It can wreck my day, make my heart race, and take my breath away. How those of us with COPD handle stress impacts our daily life. It can make...reactions3comments
Comfort and Life With COPD...It has taken me a very long time to find my comfort level living with COPD. I am still working on some issues that give me a great deal of...reactions7comments
COPD is constantly on my mind, too!...I am very lucky that my COPD isn’t as bad as most others on this forum but, despite that, I am constantly thinking about my breathing every minute of the...reactions19comments
Inhalers...I have tried so many inhalers, and they just don't seem to work for me. Don't know what it is, maybe I'm allergic to a certain med in them, who...reactions4comments
flare ups...It seems when I overdo my excercising, I tend to cause an exacerbation. I do not understand how I can get stronger physically if I do not increase my exercising...reactions4replies
