COPD Dryness...Most of us with advanced COPD will eventually end up on supplemental oxygen. We will be assigned an oxygen company that will oversee all our oxygen needs in conjunction with...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Anyone else stage 4 trying to stay at home?...After close to 3 years of struggle, it’s finally been determined that I’m an unsuitable candidate for any surgical interventions. I’m told that remaining on the transplant list will not...Reactions0reactionsComments36 replies
Tips for Helping Your Caregiver Help You With Your COPD...When you have COPD, life can be challenging at times. Having a caregiver can help when times get tough. However, a truly effective caregiver needs to understand how COPD affects...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What's the best pillow to use for COPD?...Can anyone suggest what is the best pillow to use? I use oxygen while sleeping and I am a side sleeper. I am waking up with a headache sometimes. I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Your Inner Voice...Since the time we were children, we have had one. We probably developed it around the time we learned to talk and started to know the difference between right and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My COPD Journey...My journey started on 12-6-2018. I went to my husband’s Doctor because my feet and legs were very swollen and I had trouble breathing. Just walking to my car in...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Are my concerns around COVID and COPD valid?...What is going on with me? I have just discovered this website tonight so please excuse me if my question is a bit vague. I was diagnosed about 2.5 years...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Liana Collet...Editor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Liana passed away in November of 2021. She is deeply missed but her encouragement and positivity live on through her articles. Thank...
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I still have COPD with a normal chest CT scan?...Does I have COPD with Normal Chest CT Scan Show?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Inhalers and Their Proper Use...Too often, I seem to read about "inhaler abuse." A recent study cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine stated, "Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use among patients with COPD increases...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Denny my story...Hi everyone. Around a year ago my breathing at work was starting to show. I thought it was me smoking too much. I did cut down but still it got...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
how are you adjusting to the new normal?...How are you adjusting to the new normal? What's the new normal like in your place?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Can COPD Cause Choking?...Mom and I were enjoying a cup of coffee one morning when she started coughing. It started as a tickle, and then suddenly she was gasping for air. Jumping out...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Has anyone had a bronchoscopy?...I am getting scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Am I put to sleep for this? Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
The COPD Journey Continues...Hi all! Hope everyone has had a few easy-breathing days of late. It's sure been a challenging few days for me. Highs and lows, laughter and tears. No one said...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
lymphotoxin beta receptor blockers for COPD...“Our idea is to develop lymphotoxin beta receptor blockers for COPD which reduce lung epithelial cell death and lung inflammation. The automatic activation of Wnt signaling could then induce lung...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Fresh Air!...Is there anything better than being inside the house or apartment on a cold winter’s day when you don’t have to go out and you can enjoy all that beautiful...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Learning to Live with Diagnosis...It has been about twelve years since I first learned my diagnosis. Having dealt with asthma since I was 19, I was familiar with breathlessness. I thought my time would...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Muscle spasms in my intercostal muscles...I have muscle spasms often during COVID from being inactive. When the pain occurs it moves under my breast and hurts bad. I usually lay on after taking Advil. It...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
