COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining Weight...Did you know breathing may require more energy if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? If you are living with COPD and are experiencing weight loss or are already underweight...reactions4comments
Finally A Ray Of Hope...I'm 59 With Stage 4 COPD And Emphysema. It's Only Been 2 Years Since I Was Diagnosed But Have Went Downhill Really...reactions30comments
COPD / then COVID...I’ve had COPD for 14 years. I was on oxygen 2L while sitting and 4L while ambulating. I developed emphysema in my...reactions1comment
First impression when found out was diagnosed with COPD and Starting a family while having COPD...What was your first impression when you found out you were diagnosed with COPD? Unrelated note, I read that most people who...reactions6replies
ACAPELLA DEVISE...I USE THE BLUE ACAPELLA DEVICE ABOUT THREE TIMES A DAY, IT REALLY HELPS TO MOVE THE MUCUS AROUND AND ALSO COUGH...reactions18comments
Grandchildren...I have 6 grandchildren- ages 8 thru 1 years old and I love them very much. When they are all over and...reactions1replyFriends & Family
Slacking on Exercise...We know that exercise is essential to our well-being. It makes sense that as we age and our day-to-day activities wind down...reactions4comments
Overnight visits with oxygen ...Trying to find out why I can't use my portable concentrator to sleep overnight when I visit family....reactions5replies
Backache?...Does anyone on the board suffer from backaches since being diagnosed with COPD? I don’t know if it’s related or caused by...reactions11repliesSide Effects
Type of Doctor for copd...What type of doctor do I need to see for COPD? I went to chest specialist & that was a waste of...reactions1replyCoping
Copd exacerbation...Had to go go to hospital called 911 couldn't breath,wheezing so bad almost peed my pants,scary,had another attack today lasted 10 minutes...reactions27replies
Finding My Way Back...It has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with...reactionscomments
Niv ipap issues...My mum has been on an niv machine for 3 years now, she's got copd and they set her up with this...reactions2repliesSleepTips & Advice
Skin irritation ...How do I stop irritation from breathing tubes on upper face hairline ?...reactions2replies
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I was so...reactions6comments
This is tough....Diagnosed 2 years ago. Ventolin. Flovent, nebulizer. Tons of anxiety. Now the good stuff! Met a guy who loves me in spite...reactions9comments
Glenda...I was diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, 20 years ago. I have had many test done, went to rehab and was on 2...reactions2comments
Anxiety Quicksand...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Anxiety is your body's natural response to...reactions1comment
Vaccine and oxygen...I take prednisone and azithromycin daily, stage 4 copd. After my second vaccine, I had to increase to 4 lpm from just...reactions4replies
COPD History...Diagnosed in 2016. Came back from England for my son wedding and had my yearly physical. My primary care physician decided that...reactions2comments
