What does your daily routine look like?...Wondering what a typical day is like for those who have COPD stage 4. I’m trying to figure out a better routine for myself that includes the time for stretching...reactions4replies
Diagnosed at 37...Hello community. I have just been diagnosed as having COPD. I'm only 37, and I'll be honest, it's really got me scared. I smoked since I was 18, and switched...reactions9replies
Back pain with COPD...Is back and spine pain a part of COPD? Mostly if I sleep on one side I get shape pains in my shoulder blade and middle upper spine while taking...reactions12replies
Cold Turkey...After numerous failed attempts to quit smoking I made the choice of quitting Cold Turkey w/ several provisos. Do it FOR someone special in your life. Do it after first...reactions3comments
Out of breath...Hi everyone, I am kind of new at this and have read a number of posts on how to deal with it but sure could use some advise. Last year...reactions2replies
My New Best Friend...Small town boy, spent my youth running the neighborhoods playing sports and only sat long enough to eat, while friends waited outside to play. My Dad's theory was to keep...reactions2comments
Has anyone tried those handheld rechargeable nebulizers?...I bought one online for 20.00. I love it. Rechargeable and quiet. It helps me get around better. I can use it in my car, at someone's home, in the...reactions2replies
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
