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...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...reactions6comments
Update...I have finally gotten around to leaving a note for my doctor, asking for a script for prednisone. Hopefully it will get...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...reactions2repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
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...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...
Polycythemia...I have been diagnosed with polycythemia as a result of COPD and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. I am wondering if anyone else has...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...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...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...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...reactions42comments
Censorship...When the FDA approves a covid vaccine, I will consider one, however so far they have not done so. According to the...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...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...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...reactions22comments
Isolation and Connecting to Groups...When we are diagnosed with COPD, most of us hold onto the thought that we can continue the path of our past...reactions2comments
Breathing Normally...I have only one, maybe two days a year where all the planets align and I can actually take deep breaths without...reactions1comment
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 1 of 3)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Be sure to check our part 2 and part 3! I was...reactions2comments
Alternative Lung treatment ...It’s been awhile since one been here. Is anyone familiar with the “zephyr valve “ procedure? I’m hoping someone on this site...reactions3repliesMedical MarijuanaProgression
