Flu to Bronchitis...2010 diagnosed with cough variant asthma. At the time I would cough.. exhaling... till I passed out. Advair, ventolin... till insurance didn't...reactions2comments
Doctor Fatigue...I read someone's story about doctor fatigue. I have it and have had it for years. My adult son passed away and...reactions1comment
COPD Lexicon: Inhaler Terms To Know...Most people with COPD use inhalers. So, what are they? How do they work? Here are some basic terms to help you...reactions2comments
How Does Albuterol Work?...Albuterol is a very effective rescue medicine. It’s the best selling beta adrenergic of all time. It opens airways fast, making breathing...reactions4comments
Sudden COPD Flare Gave Me a Dose of Reality...I'm a 61 year old male. I quit smoking in 2000. I had been smoking 3 packs a day. My cough from...reactions4comments
Bevespi® Inhaler Approved by FDA...Many of you may have seen the recent press release about the new drug Bevespi® that has been approved for COPD by...reactions1comment
In June I will be 78 and my life went downhill starting around age 71...I started smoking at age 25 as cigarettes were 11 cents a pack in the service. I was told to light them...reactions6comments
Money Saving Hacks for Those with COPD...COPD can feel like a bank-breaking diagnosis considering it requires medication that many have to take daily. Too often, patients are choosing...reactions10comments
COPD and Allergies...COPD presents its very own set of difficulties for each of us in our daily lives. They range from tightness in the...reactions19comments
Former smoker...I started smoking in high school but only once in a while, when I joined the work force in 1965 I started...reactions2comments
Tidbits for COPD in Cold Weather at Home & Away...Cold weather is definitely here. With it comes a change in our own health. I don’t know about you, but my body feels...reactionscomments
My story...I was surprised when diagnosed with COPD. I had been to my doctor for more than 3 years and always complained about...reactions5comments
Five Practical Gifts Ideas for Someone With COPD...I work in a hospital and engage in daily conversations with COPD patients. Additionally, as an active member of this community, I...reactions2comments
Gift Ideas for Those with COPD...The holidays are coming! Are you trying to come up with gift ideas for your friend or family member who has COPD?...reactions5comments
Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from Home...Editor's Note: Please note that each hospital admission is unique, and the following account represents only one perspective. When you come to...reactions11comments
What’s Your Hobby?...Anyone with any sort of breathing problems and/or lung disease know that some days are just HARD. Using up all of our...reactions33comments
How Do You Entertain Yourself In The Hospital?...Following a hospital admission for a COPD exacerbation, you may reach a point of recovery where you're feeling better, yet still have...reactions1comment
Wildfires From Canada...These Canadian wildfires have had a serious impact on a large portion of the U.S. In Illinois, our air quality has been...reactions6comments
Warm Weather Impact on COPD Patients...Temperature fluctuations can significantly impact COPD symptoms and cause flare-ups year-round. In a perfect environment, it would be 72 degrees with mild...reactions4comments
COPD and the Weather...Have you ever experienced worsening COPD symptoms during certain types of weather? Whether it is too hot, humid, cold, or rainy? I...reactions19comments
