Learning to Advocate for Yourself...Know your body, your symptoms, and the triggers for those symptoms. Never let anyone tell you how you feel. Know what the problem is and know when to ask for...reactions2comments
What does my prognosis look like with chronic bronchitis?...I have chronic bronchitis. I had breathing problem from last many months. I used to smoke till last year. I thought the break problem is because of the smoking and...reactions5replies
Is COPD a Disability?...Anyone with severe COPD will look at that title and answer with a loud YES, without hesitation. Many people diagnosed with COPD are no longer able to work and collect...reactions22comments
My Friend Rick (Part 3)...Earlier this year, I wrote two articles (Part 1, Part 2) about a new friend “Rick” (not his actual name). I had been making an effort to be placed on...reactions7comments
A form of COPD...Sorry about former post, hit the wrong button. Pulmonary fibrosis is what I have. My Doctor says that I have lost 50% of my oxygen intake. I currently am taking...reactions17comments
My Medical Binder...It is fairly common in any family that one person handles the finances. This typically includes budgeting, banking, and paying the monthly bills. In my family, that task falls to...reactions9comments
Thunderstorms and Breathing...When I was a small child, I was deathly afraid of thunderstorms. According to my late mother, at the first crack of lightning and thunder, Max, the family German Shepherd...reactions9comments
Transplant – Part 1...“Wake up, Mr. Davitt. Wake up.” “Mmmph...ehhh...wha? What?” “It’s time to wake up and see how you’re doing?” My eyes opened and my vision was very blurry. I saw faces...reactions34comments
Panic Attack...Thirty five or so years ago I used to wake up in the night not being able to breathe. I even got out of the house to breathe fresh air...reactions1comment
Take the Connected Health Survey!...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...reactions3comments
Moving Out of State With COPD (or Not)...About a year ago, my husband and I made the decision to sell our home of 40 years and move halfway across the country to be closer to our son...reactions8comments
Former Smoker...I smoked 1-2 packs of cigarettes a day on average for 40+ years! I am now starting my 5th year smoke free! Best thing I did was to take Chantix!...reactions1comment
COPD Asthma...I Have COPD - Asthma For a Long Time. My Coughing Is Real Bad. My Asthma Attacks Was Very. I Go To The Emergency Room For Treatment & Was Send...reactions1comment
Newly found out about my COPD...I'm new to all this and have no clue as to what's going to happen or how to deal with it. I'm already on two puffers. One for daily and...reactions1reply
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic Pain...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactions4comments
Does anyone else have problems exercising?...COPD and exercise - does anyone have problems with this? I get out of breath putting away groceries, making a bed - not much endurance. I am missing out on...reactions4replies
Which medication has fewer side effects?...I am taking AB-Flo 100. Feeling relief but my appetite has died and feel like diarrhea. Is there any other medication with less side effects?...reactions1reply
