A Time for Renewal...I'm writing this at the end of February. I always think of this as the beginning of the end of winter. Spring is truly in sight and I am doing...reactions5comments
A 4-Legged Support System...The other day my daughter’s dog had emergency surgery. The following morning, sweet Lucy passed away. From our own homes, we mourned her passing. Talking to my daughter, she shared...reactions5comments
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of diseases that cause breathing problems. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for COPD. Treatments are focused on controlling...reactions4comments
Red Wine...I’m wondering if drinking red wine will produce more phlegm and mucous, especially for those of us with emphysema....reactions4repliesBreathing
Being Envious of the Healthy...Everyone experiences jealousy or envy at some point in their lives. It may have been during childhood, envious of a playmate with better toys. Along comes high school, clothes, sports...reactions47comments
Such a difference...My name is Kathryn and for years I was told that I had COPD and all I knew about it was that I had to make changes in a few...reactions6comments
Update...I have finally gotten around to leaving a note for my doctor, asking for a script for prednisone. Hopefully it will get me over this hump I have been going...reactions3comments
Living with flare up...Recently went to ER for shortness of breath. Dx exacerbated copd and respiratory infection. They gave me steroids to take and sent me home. My biggest problem is the...reactions2repliesCopingBreathingChronic Bronchitis
Respiratory Rehab Lessons Learned...This is my 2nd kick at the cat. I first attended respiratory rehabilitation upon my initial diagnosis 5 years ago. I was the last of the ‘in-patients.’ I stayed in...reactions18comments
Canadian Pharmacist...She was previously a health leader on COPD.net. She is a pharmacist working in the field of specialty medicines and community pharmacy. She received her Bachelor of Science, English, and...
Polycythemia...I have been diagnosed with polycythemia as a result of COPD and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. I am wondering if anyone else has had the diagnosis and whether the treatment was...reactions4replies
Guess the COPD In America Statistics...In 2020, 2,074 people diagnosed with COPD took our 6th Annual COPD In America survey. We learn so much about this community each time we field this survey. Some of...reactions9comments
Accidental discovery...Due to shortness of breath I will have to tell my story in segments. Thank you so much for allowing me to join your community. I have so very much...reactions4comments
COPD and Self-Esteem...COPD and self-esteem. They seem like an unlikely pair, but are they? My computer has been sick and I finally took it in. A few days later my husband decided...reactions10comments
FeaturedSummer or Spring...Do you have seasons affect COPD? What season do you like best, spring or summer?...reactions6replies
At the End of My Rope...I got my shiny new oxygen concentrator in 2016, and 33 feet of hose to walk around the house with. They provided me with several smaller bottles, a backpack, and...reactions42comments
Censorship...When the FDA approves a covid vaccine, I will consider one, however so far they have not done so. According to the scientific site linked below, current c vid vaccines...reactions5repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsAwareness
BiPAP humidifiers running dry as I sleep...My humidifier tanks have run dry three times in the last 2 weeks. This leaves my breathing hot, dry compressed air. I can bring the water tanks up to snuff...reactions9replies
Hottub...I'm wondering if anyone has a hottub and uses it? If you do does it affect your breathing? I have 1 and I'm afraid to get in it. Would it...reactions4repliesBreathing
The Person Behind the Illness...I’m sure we have all seen the saying, “I have COPD, COPD does not have me.” Another common one is, “I am not defined by my illness.” I think about...reactions22comments
