The Changes We Have to Make...The last couple of weeks I have had plenty of time to think, or should I say dwell (the dwelling didn't last...reactions6comments
Another Baby Step Forward...I have mentioned several times that I have a great deal of anxiety about going out without my husband. If I get...reactions3comments
Travelling...I'm about to travel in car for a long distance has anyone heard of wearing compression socks to help with blood flow...reactions9replies
taking it one day at a time...In 2011 I was diagnosed with COPD and asked what that was, I had never heard of it. They told me what...reactions15comments
The Power of Music: A COPD.net Playlist...Music is powerful. It can lift our moods, console us when we're down, and connect us with the world. We asked you...reactions17comments
My story @ 67 Years of age. (Continues)...While I was in the hospital four years ago I was given a breathing apparatus called an "Aerobika" it seems to help...reactions9comments
Could a Protein One Day Prevent and Treat COPD?...There is a protein COPD researchers are very interested in. It is called adenine nucleotide translocase (ANT). They are hoping this protein...reactions9comments
Lung percentage ...Anyone else told your lung percentage after a breathing test at the dr office? I’m feeling alone out here, he says mine...reactions25repliesBreathing
debiweb...I have been living with COPD for over 15 years and my lungs get overinflated and its very uncomfortable for me and...reactions4comments
FeaturedIf you'd like, share a picture of yourself so we can put faces to names in our community 💙...Looking forward to seeing everyone's photos!...reactions105replies
Adapting to COPD...“Give yourself time to catch up. Be gentle with yourself. Listen to your needs. Let yourself adapt to the changes that are...reactionscomments
Just beginning...Anxious, I have not been diagnosed but am pretty fearful that I may soon be. My mother had COPD with emphysema and...reactions4comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions1reply
Stopping Winter Weight Gain...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Jeff shares how he resists the temptation...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...reactionscomments
