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
Disturbed Sleep...Have you noticed any change in your sleep pattern and how you get comfortable? I have noticed a lot of change. No longer do I sleep on my back, and...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...reactionscomments
What Are Flutter Valves and Acapellas? ...I have been getting lots of questions lately about flutter valves and acapellas. A common one that has been advertising heavily is a brand called AirPhysio. I am asked, “What...reactions15comments
Sudden worsening...I am wondering if COPD can worsen suddenly. Specifically, can I experience increased shortness of breath "overnight," or become more fatitigued suddenly? I have been told I have stage 3...reactions5repliesBreathing
The Things People Say...I’m sure most of us are familiar with the term "invisible illness." This is a term for medical conditions that are not physically obvious but are life-changing. They can range...reactions22comments
Software and Apps...With technology, almost everything is easier. I am curious to know what are some of your favorite apps that help you with copd....reactions5repliesCoping
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...reactions3comments
Exercise for Quality of Life...Pre-COPD, I had always led a fairly active life. Up until about ten years ago, I snow skied, hiked, gardened, and worked lots of hours. As this disease progressed, I...reactions4comments
Newbie...Hi to all There is so much to read here but very well informed info I have had COPD for 3 years now and am 67 yrs old I wonder...reactions5replies
Living with COPD and Diabetes ...Can anyone give me some information on living with COPD and Diabetes?...reactions4repliesCoping
How I Recover From Panic Breathing...Tips on how to recover from panic breathing include using a pulse oximeter, pursed-lip breathing, using a rescue inhaler, and more. Interested in trying some breathing exercises? Click the button...reactions25comments
Over-the-Counter Mucus Secretion Drugs: Do They Really Work?...As a pharmacist, I am often asked whether over-the-counter mucus secretion drugs are beneficial for people with COPD. Some people with COPD produce significant amounts of thick mucus, causing difficulties...reactions7comments
Tools you have that help...Moving into spring and doing those chores that require some elbow grease, I've learned that weights are worth it. Weights that tighten your forearms and wrists. Easy to work with?...reactions3replies
Experiencing COPD...Understanding COPD cannot be done unless you live it. That is really true of any illness. True understanding comes from experiencing daily life with the symptoms, particularly the worst days...reactions26comments
