Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha...Ask me what day it is or what the date is, I likely can’t tell you. You see, my weeks are cyclical. My weekly cycle consists of two main events...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Thombre's Story...I am 81 years old and was first diagnosed in 2010 with COPD after FTP test. After 9 years in 2019 when I consulted another pulmonologist, I was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Targeting bad stem cells...There is a university in Houston that has discovered bad stem cells that drive emphysema. We should apply funding there. https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2020/april-2020/04152020-xian-mckeon-copd-lung-stem-cells-cloning.php...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
RAGE...RAGE Biotech is developing new approaches to modulate the receptor for advanced glycation end- products (RAGE), an important target in chronic inflammation with links to COPD and cystic fibrosis. “Inflammation...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Feeling lost - can anyone give me some guidance?...I'm 77 and have had PTSD for 40+ years but didn't know I had late stage COPD till 4 days ago. All the Doc said was 'end stage' COPD out...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I have COPD, sleep apnea, & lost both upper lobes to LC - anyone like me?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
What else should I be doing for my COPD?...I was diagnosed with COPD. I have Spiriva. Anything else I should be doing beside taking Spiriva?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Tips for Managing COPD...Having a chronic illness like COPD is not easy. When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. I can see you all nodding your heads in agreement. Our lives are not...Reactions0reactionsComments34 comments
COPD Caused By a Combination of Things...I believe my COPD was caused by a combination of things:...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My COPD Survival Guide...It has taken a few years to develop a plan of managing my life with COPD. I have jokingly referred to it as my research and development program, constantly fine-tuning...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is the difference between COPD and airway disease?...When I consulted the pulmonologist in 2011, he diagnosed as COPD. After 8 years, I consulted another pulmonologist and he diagnosed as Airways. I want to know - what is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What is Sarcoidosis?...Fatigue, shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, chest tightness, and wheezing are the symptoms. Sound familiar? These are the symptoms of COPD, though they are also common symptoms of a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Don't Be Afraid to Cancel...Never be afraid to cancel a coffee date with a friend or a lunch date with family members. Living with COPD is difficult and we find it difficult to plan...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Having a hard time maintaining O2 saturation...I'm caring for my bedridden mother, 75, she's got end stage heart failure, COPD, a host of other stuff. Recently, we took her off of diuretics because her blood pressure...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Gardening for Life...One of the things that keeps me going, even with COPD, is my garden. As I am writing this article, I am gazing out onto my backyard paradise. It is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Could Have Caused My COPD?...Smoking and second-hand smoke aren't the only causes of COPD. There's much more to it! In a recent Facebook post, we asked our community members what they think caused their...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our Future...The COPD mystic is an old friend of mine. He looks like he’s about 30, though I am told he’s more like 800 years old. Do they just say that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?...I am a strong believer in "learning something new every day"; and I had never heard of Saharan dust until recently. A community member on Asthma.net's Facebook page shared that...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments