Thunderstorms and Breathing...When I was a small child, I was deathly afraid of thunderstorms. According to my late mother, at the first crack of lightning and thunder, Max, the family German Shepherd...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Transplant – Part 1...“Wake up, Mr. Davitt. Wake up.” “Mmmph...ehhh...wha? What?” “It’s time to wake up and see how you’re doing?” My eyes opened and my vision was very blurry. I saw faces...Reactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Panic Attack...Thirty five or so years ago I used to wake up in the night not being able to breathe. I even got out of the house to breathe fresh air...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)...About a year ago, my husband and I made the decision to sell our home of 40 years and move halfway across the country to be closer to our son...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Former Smoker...I smoked 1-2 packs of cigarettes a day on average for 40+ years! I am now starting my 5th year smoke free! Best thing I did was to take Chantix!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Asthma...I Have COPD - Asthma For a Long Time. My Coughing Is Real Bad. My Asthma Attacks Was Very. I Go To The Emergency Room For Treatment & Was Send...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Newly found out about my COPD...I'm new to all this and have no clue as to what's going to happen or how to deal with it. I'm already on two puffers. One for daily and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Does anyone else have problems exercising?...COPD and exercise - does anyone have problems with this? I get out of breath putting away groceries, making a bed - not much endurance. I am missing out on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Which medication has fewer side effects?...I am taking AB-Flo 100. Feeling relief but my appetite has died and feel like diarrhea. Is there any other medication with less side effects?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
COPD Overload...COPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Emphysema. Chronic Bronchitis. There are days I feel I am suffering from an overload of my disease. I want nothing more than to stuff it...Reactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Prednisone...I have copd and just started a course of prednisone: 40 mg for 7 days, then 30 mg/7 days, 20 mg/7 days, 10 mg/7 days, 5 mg/7 days. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
With all of my treatment, why can't I breathe?...My problem is I have emphysema. I was told from the visiting nurse they are clear of wheezing and that type of thing and my upper lobes are affected. But...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Exercise changed my life with COPD...Last year at this time, I finished radiation treatment for prostate cancer. I also have severe COPD. Both of those conditions really affected my physical health. I really couldn't do...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Jerking...I have started having shakes all over my body and my foot and I ankle is swelling what's going on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What's the best daily inhaler with the LEAST amount of side effects? If you're happy with yours, what are you using?...I was just diagnosed two days ago with moderate COPD. The doctor gave me Anoro and Albuterol. Anoro has a scary list of side effects and not too positive of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
