Stage what does this mean?...I started out at stage 4 I never had any issues as far as breathing. It started out as allergies a tree...reactions2repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Immune cell implicated in development of lung disease following viral infection ...Immune cell implicated in development of lung disease following viral infection...reactionsreplies
Becky Brooks...I am 68 years young, a mother with two sons and a daughter-in-law as well as a grandmother to my sweet grandson...
The COPD Kitchen...I have always had a love of cooking. Collecting cookbooks and recipes, particularly from the colonial era, was a hobby. Weekend mornings...reactions51comments
What to do about mucus?...Having lots of congestion. A lot of coughing and mucus. What is a good treatment? ...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Newly Diagnosed ...Hey everyone, I just had an appt with a pulmonary specialist ready to talk about my test results, and he tells me...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
COVID Vaccine...Not sure what stage of COPD I have; testing is next month. I currently use an inhaler. I have been going back...reactions42repliesBreathing
My Personal Experience with Endobronchial Valves...I had the valves inserted a year ago in February. I am a 72 year-old woman. I am at the very severe...reactions43comments
Encouraging, Uplifting, and Promising...I am so tired of hearing the downside of COPD, so I thought I would change it around a bit and write...reactions30comments
Is the AirPhysio device helpful in building lung volume?...Just found an article about AirPhysio about helping to build lung volume and getting rid of mucus. Would like your input if...reactions1replySymptoms
The Loneliness of COPD...Going from a very active social life to a stay-at-home, I can’t breathe kind of life is the start of a lonely...reactions10comments
In Vitro Gene Expression Study Demonstrates Small Mobile Stem Cells Stimulate Pr...In Vitro Gene Expression Study Demonstrates Small Mobile Stem Cells Stimulate Progenitor Lung Cells Dr. Roger Schechter MD, FACEP, FCCWS, UHM-ABEM, medical...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
I Have Alpha What?..."You have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency." Those were the words that I heard when I was diagnosed in June of 2010. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin...reactions2comments
Surgery...I'd like to know more about the surgical options, i.e., bullectomy and lung volume reduction surgery, especially talking with anyone who has...reactions24repliesSurgery
Foundations Merge to Do More for People With Lung Diseases...https://copdnewstoday.com/2021/03/02/montreal-foundations-merge-helping-patients-with-lung-diseases/ Good to see Canadian researchers are working together. Now American researchers need to follow suit....reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
New strategy blocks chronic lung disease in mice...https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/new-strategy-blocks-chronic-lung-disease-in-mice/ Research involving cytokines and how they’re packaged sheds light on inflammation in asthma, COPD, COVID-19...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical Trials
COPD Word Search...It is time for some fun! Can you find the following COPD-related terms in the word search below? How did you do?...reactions8comments
Any suggestions on seeing a dentist with severe COPD and emphysema?...In stage 4 with very difficult breathing. Can't be sedated. I always have anxiety going anyways but now I worry the stress...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Conventional and Nanotechnology Based Approaches to Combat COPD...Conventional and Nanotechnology Based Approaches to Combat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Implications for Chronic Airway Diseases Combining gene and stem cell therapy...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
