COPD Caused By a Combination of Things...I believe my COPD was caused by a combination of things:...reactions2comments
My COPD Survival Guide...It has taken a few years to develop a plan of managing my life with COPD. I have jokingly referred to it as my research and development program, constantly fine-tuning...reactions1comment
What is the difference between COPD and airway disease?...When I consulted the pulmonologist in 2011, he diagnosed as COPD. After 8 years, I consulted another pulmonologist and he diagnosed as Airways. I want to know - what is...reactions2replies
What is Sarcoidosis?...Fatigue, shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, chest tightness, and wheezing are the symptoms. Sound familiar? These are the symptoms of COPD, though they are also common symptoms of a...reactions6comments
Don't Be Afraid to Cancel...Never be afraid to cancel a coffee date with a friend or a lunch date with family members. Living with COPD is difficult and we find it difficult to plan...reactionscomments
Having a hard time maintaining O2 saturation...I'm caring for my bedridden mother, 75, she's got end stage heart failure, COPD, a host of other stuff. Recently, we took her off of diuretics because her blood pressure...reactions7replies
Gardening for Life...One of the things that keeps me going, even with COPD, is my garden. As I am writing this article, I am gazing out onto my backyard paradise. It is...reactions4comments
What Could Have Caused My COPD?...Smoking and second-hand smoke aren't the only causes of COPD. There's much more to it! In a recent Facebook post, we asked our community members what they think caused their...reactions1comment
COPD Mystic: Predicting Our Future...The COPD mystic is an old friend of mine. He looks like he’s about 30, though I am told he’s more like 800 years old. Do they just say that...reactionscomments
What is Saharan Dust and How Can it Affect COPD?...I am a strong believer in "learning something new every day"; and I had never heard of Saharan dust until recently. A community member on Asthma.net's Facebook page shared that...reactions7comments
Respiratory Warnings...Out of nowhere, a WeatherBug weather warning popped up. It said that the air quality for those with a respiratory illness is severe and people should stay indoors. Those aren’t...reactions15comments
Has anyone seen improvement in their lung function tests?...Yesterday I had three lung function tests and was astounded by the results. Six months ago my FEV1 numbers were 1.15; 2.82 and 40.8%. Yesterday the readings were 1.8e; 2.82...reactions5replies
Awesome...I have COPD. Had it for years. On oxygen 24/7. Anxious today. Resting and breathing ok. I try to do exercises sitting down, also got a stationary bike for hands...reactions8comments
COPD and Cleaning Products...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of conditions that affect the lungs and make it hard to breathe. COPD is both chronic, meaning it will...reactions39comments
Air hunger...I’m finding air hunger to be one of the most difficult things to deal with at the moment. Newly on supplementary oxygen but when I’m having an uncontrollable coughing session...reactions5replies
Has anyone had twilight sleep cataract surgery?...I saw my ophthalmologist just prior to the coronavirus. Since then I have started wearing my oxygen 24/7. On level 2. My pulmonologist says to wear at night and if...reactions8replies
Weak Diaphragm. Advice?...Hello all, thanks in advance for your time. I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my breathing. The thing that's most obvious is that I am frequently using...reactions2replies
