how are you adjusting to the new normal?...How are you adjusting to the new normal? What's the new normal like in your place?...reactions9replies
Can COPD Cause Choking?...Mom and I were enjoying a cup of coffee one morning when she started coughing. It started as a tickle, and then suddenly she was gasping for air. Jumping out...reactions9comments
Has anyone had a bronchoscopy?...I am getting scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Am I put to sleep for this? Thank you....reactions13replies
The COPD Journey Continues...Hi all! Hope everyone has had a few easy-breathing days of late. It's sure been a challenging few days for me. Highs and lows, laughter and tears. No one said...reactions5comments
lymphotoxin beta receptor blockers for COPD...“Our idea is to develop lymphotoxin beta receptor blockers for COPD which reduce lung epithelial cell death and lung inflammation. The automatic activation of Wnt signaling could then induce lung...reactions2replies
Fresh Air!...Is there anything better than being inside the house or apartment on a cold winter’s day when you don’t have to go out and you can enjoy all that beautiful...reactions18comments
Learning to Live with Diagnosis...It has been about twelve years since I first learned my diagnosis. Having dealt with asthma since I was 19, I was familiar with breathlessness. I thought my time would...reactions7comments
Muscle spasms in my intercostal muscles...I have muscle spasms often during COVID from being inactive. When the pain occurs it moves under my breast and hurts bad. I usually lay on after taking Advil. It...reactions1comment
My medicine...My doctor prescribed Anoro when l was diagnosed. I have tried taking it two different times but each time l end up with a lower respiratory problem like a cold...reactions10replies
Why I Chose Not to Have a Lung Transplant...I have been quite happy with my general practitioner handling my COPD. On one visit he decided I should have a pulmonologist. He explained they keep up on new medicines...reactions69comments
Are low-grade fevers normal with COPD?...I have COPD stage 4 and I am having low grade (like 2 degrees) temps off and on for the last 2 weeks. When I do have the temp I...reactions3replies
Exercise and Exertion...When your doctor sits across the desk from you and tells you that you have COPD, your world is about to change. Everything you thought you knew in the past...reactions9comments
Ways to Get Your Medicine With Mail Delays...Access to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious effects on health and well-being. Many people get...reactionscomments
The Holidays Are Upon Us, Now What?...Once again we’re shopping for our loved ones' gifts. Sometimes buying for our loved ones can be difficult. It can be harder yet when purchasing something for someone with a...reactions2comments
Does anyone in the community work full time?...I have stage 2 COPD, emphysema, am 60... Does anyone here in the community still work full time? I’ve been offered a manager position for a retail boutique and am...reactions6replies
Let’s Discuss Self-Advocacy...Coping with COPD begins by finding a great doctor. You and your doctor work together to create a COPD control team. Your doctor is the medical expert and you are...reactions2comments
COPD and now Emphysema...I am a 52 year old woman who was diagnosed with moderate COPD at age 38. I suffer with shortness of breath all the time and loose wind in the...reactions11comments
My 5 Most Important Go-To Bag Items...As a COPD patient, it is always important to have your "go-to bag" ready to go at a moment's notice. I have had a bag ready to go since the...reactions13comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...reactions2comments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?...Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until they are in that role. To start a...reactionscomments
