Time Takes Its Toll...I have been living with COPD for 10 to 15 years. I would never give up cigarettes. I had my first serious...reactions3comments
Another Smoking Story...I started smoking in 1961 at 12 years of age. Initially, it was just intermittently, scrounging from older kids, ashtrays, and even...reactions4comments
COPD Dryness...Most of us with advanced COPD will eventually end up on supplemental oxygen. We will be assigned an oxygen company that will...reactions23comments
Anyone else stage 4 trying to stay at home?...After close to 3 years of struggle, it’s finally been determined that I’m an unsuitable candidate for any surgical interventions. I’m told...reactions36replies
Tips for Helping Your Caregiver Help You With Your COPD...When you have COPD, life can be challenging at times. Having a caregiver can help when times get tough. However, a truly...reactions5comments
What's the best pillow to use for COPD?...Can anyone suggest what is the best pillow to use? I use oxygen while sleeping and I am a side sleeper. I...reactions6replies
Your Inner Voice...Since the time we were children, we have had one. We probably developed it around the time we learned to talk and...reactions2comments
My COPD Journey...My journey started on 12-6-2018. I went to my husband’s Doctor because my feet and legs were very swollen and I had...reactions8comments
Are my concerns around COVID and COPD valid?...What is going on with me? I have just discovered this website tonight so please excuse me if my question is a...reactions1reply
Liana Collet...Editor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Liana passed away in November of 2021. She is deeply missed but her encouragement...
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactionscomments
Can I still have COPD with a normal chest CT scan?...Does I have COPD with Normal Chest CT Scan Show?...reactions5replies
Inhalers and Their Proper Use...Too often, I seem to read about "inhaler abuse." A recent study cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine stated, "Inhaled...reactions13comments
Denny my story...Hi everyone. Around a year ago my breathing at work was starting to show. I thought it was me smoking too much...reactions10comments
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...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...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...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...reactions18comments
