A New Year With COPD...It could be a New Year's past, a New Year's future, or even a New Year in the present. New Year's Eve is always the 31st of December. This is...reactionscomments
What are everyone's thoughts on getting the COVID vaccine?...With the vaccine coming soon, how many are going to get the vaccine? If no, why?...reactions9replies
Feeling worried....Hi. My partner who is the same age as me. He has COPD, lost half of one of his lungs, has had pneumonia and DVTB twice and also had lung...reactions2replies
Positional...Going they what I went thru earlier this year: trouble exhaling deeply when I arise from sleep, and when I change seating/standing thru the day. Had throat checked, no issues...reactions3replies
Creating a Positive Polly...One of the most difficult things for me to commit to is exercise. Actually, diet too. Why exercise, you may wonder. Exercise can help to slow the progression of this...reactions3comments
Ask the Advocates: Impatience...We asked our COPD advocates for their thoughts on impatience and here's what they had to say. Patience is a virtue, so they say. I try, but am finding out...reactions27comments
Facing COPD with God...I realized how short of breathe I had become. But still refused to quit smoking. I had tried and failed. Finally I realized smoking had become my God. So I...reactions2comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Check out part 2 and part 3! In December of 2019, I asked my doctor to be admitted to a respiratory...reactions12comments
I Want Suggestions, PLEASE!...Hello, my name is Faye, I am 70 years old and have had COPD approximately four years! I have underlying medical issues, had a stroke 12 yrs ago, unrelated to...reactions24replies
Anyone using the SmartVest to dislodge your mucus?...I use it twice a day with three setting for 15 minutes session. But, I don’t generally see any improvement. It’s only been three weeks. Anyone?...reactions3replies
42, just found out I have COPD...I have gotten pneumonia at least 2 times a year for the last 3 years. Had a chest x-ray in March, and then my Dr. quit. Was feeling Exhausted, sick...reactions7replies
Anxiety felt abruptly...I can still feel my heart pounding at times and just uneasy in stomach like hunger pains but sick at the same time! Very weird. I think I am slowly...reactions13replies
Ask the Advocates: Withdrawing...We asked our COPD advocates to share about the topic of withdrawing. Here is what they each had to say. When I learned that I had COPD, I went through...reactions17comments
Update - Bronchoscopy Results...I received my results from my bronchoscopy. Doctor said there are no signs of cancer. He did say that I do have Organizing Pneumonia (BOOP) again. I have to take...reactions3replies
Favorite Products for Dry Mouth with COPD...Everyone has their favorite products for a dry mouth with COPD, and there are many to choose from. Mom battled the symptoms of dry mouth and learned how important it...reactions13comments
COPD-Friendly Foods...For those of us that have COPD, eating is not always an easy task. Sometimes it is the stomach that is upset or bloated, sometimes it is the shortness of...reactions19comments
Making Life Easier...If you're struggling, it's pretty difficult to enjoy your life and life is for enjoying. COPD is a difficult illness to live with and as we're aware, it's an illness...reactions4comments
Time Takes Its Toll...I have been living with COPD for 10 to 15 years. I would never give up cigarettes. I had my first serious exasperation. I’ve been in the hospital 2 times...reactions3comments
Another Smoking Story...I started smoking in 1961 at 12 years of age. Initially, it was just intermittently, scrounging from older kids, ashtrays, and even lit cigarette butts found on the side of...reactions4comments
COPD Dryness...Most of us with advanced COPD will eventually end up on supplemental oxygen. We will be assigned an oxygen company that will oversee all our oxygen needs in conjunction with...reactions23comments
