Smells setting off COPD flare ups ...Hi, I’ve always had a sensitive nose but lately certain smells have caused me to have flare ups. Cologne Perfume Smoke and...reactions4replies
This Guy Named Ted...There was this guy that lived in the neighborhood I grew up in. I don't want to tell you his real name...reactionscomments
Low B12 and COPD...I was recently told I have Anemia due to low vitamin B12 levels. It's being treated. But I'd like to know how...reactions2repliesTreatment
Lung Hyperinflation in COPD...Lung hyperinflation happens when air gets trapped in the lungs. It is sometimes called “long lungs.” The trapped air causes the lungs...reactions15comments
Alternative Therapy: Cordyceps...Has anyone any experience with Cordyceps? I’ve been doing some research online and it would seem to be a truly “magic” mushroom…...reactions2repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
ACOS Asthma with COPD Overlap...I've had asthma for a number of years. In CT scans a few years back, the docs at U of M here...reactions6repliesDiagnosisTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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?...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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
