February Is Heart Month...The month of February is dedicated to all things of the heart. The feast of St. Valentine falls on February 14th. On...reactions21comments
Should I be using a dehumidifier or a humidifier?...Nighttime coughing and drying out... I don't know what device I should be using. Do I get a humidifier or a dehumidifier?...reactions4replies
Understanding COPD Trends...Dyspnea is a medical term for shortness of breath or feeling like you can’t breathe in enough air. It can be a...reactionscomments
Why are my father's SpO2 readings lower on BiPAP than nasal cannula?...SPO2 readings lower on BiPAP than nasal cannula - what's wrong? My father has COPD. He also is fighting pneumonia and has...reactions3replies
Has anyone tried the AirPhysio breathing device?...Has anyone tried the AirPhysio breathing device? Would like to know if it helps with loosening mucus. Thanks....reactions4replies
Living Through a Pandemic With COPD...Every day seems the same. It's the saddest thing watching the world pass you by. Every day seems to filter into the...reactions4comments
Thoughts on My COPD...Hello, everyone! I hope you've all had some good, breathe-easy days recently. It's surprising how the days are still flying by. I...reactions2comments
Organicell Regenerative Medicine...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Organicell Regenerative Medicine permission to begin a clinical trial testing the company’s lead...reactions2replies
My Dad...My dad was diagnosed with COPD back in 2019 and was put on oxygen May 2020. He getting winded doing simple task...reactions1reply
Juicing for COPD...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. I was at stage 4 the very...reactions10comments
Newbie...Well, 2020 has been quite a year. Not only was I diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees - very painful- but COPD...reactions4comments
Confused...Last year, after many years of being treated for asthma, a new doctor said I have COPD and prescribed Trelegy. I was...reactions1reply
Does anyone else have speaking problems with COPD?...I sound awful when I speak. I've heard myself on my iPhone when recording video segments. I had a painter in the...reactions1reply
Has anyone used a phone app to help with COPD management?...Has anyone used apps to track their daily systems? I found one in the App Store, it asks you daily questions, medication...reactions1reply
Other Lung Conditions: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis...Through conversations and discussions across COPD.net platforms, we have heard that some folks in our online community are living with other lung...reactionscomments
COPD Glossary...For those that have dealt with COPD for a while, we are quite familiar with the common terminology used. For patients that...reactions6comments
So You're Having Surgery...No one relishes the idea of surgery, but at times it’s unavoidable. Now add the fact that you have COPD and your...reactions28comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
My Two-Week Experience With Healthcare...Where do I begin? I'm not sure where to start, but here goes. As you all may know, we've just recently emigrated...reactions6comments
The Need for New Biological Targets...While multiple medications under development for COPD are focusing on the inflammatory pathways, they are not expected to reverse the lung damage...reactionsreplies
