A Glass of Wine With COPD...Do you enjoy a glass of wine with COPD? When mom was diagnosed with pulmonary disease, her first goal was to reduce the inflammation in her lungs and then make...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Congratulations to New York State!...The State of New York just raised the minimum age required to purchase tobacco and electronic cigarette products age from 18 to 21. The law went into effect November 13...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What is the best way to ask my questions and use this site?...Hi, I am new to this site and was recently told that I have COPD. I have many questions and concerns. Not quite sure on how to use this site...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What could cause exacerbated phlegm spit up?...What could have CAUSED My LATE MOM, to have EXACERBATIONS, To SPIT UP PHLEGM / SPUTUM? My mother’s symptoms As LONG as i can REMEMBER from: 1964 or so, till...Reactions0reactionsComments65 replies
A COPD Diagnosis from Secondhand Smoke...SOAPBOX TIME. Getting on my Soapbox--I posted this on my Facebook page. I have to get on my soapbox today as I'm really frustrated with this COPD business. Please don't...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Benefits of Singing with COPD...The benefits of singing with COPD are available to everyone. If you don’t believe me, you never met my mom. She played the organ at our neighborhood church, and always...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Symbicort...I was diagnosed with copd in 2018 i was prescribed with symbicort and incruse i also have another health issues but i had a dexa scan found out i have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Danirixin May Offer New Hope For COPD...There are currently 130 respiratory medicines in the pipeline. Many of these are specifically for the treatment of COPD. I spotlighted 10 of these in my post, “10 Medicines In...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Does anyone here have experience with endobronchial valves?...Per the pulmonx.com website, "Endobronchial Valve is an endoscopic lung volume reduction therapy that has been proven to significantly improve lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life for emphysema...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Diagnosis Of COPD Stage 3: 2017 NOVEMBER 16th...This began THANKSGIVING 2015, November 25th, @ Around 2 — 4 AM, EST, with a bout of BRONCHITIS from a Cold. I began having TROUBLE BREATHING and couldn’t CATCH My...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Strength Training for the Upper Body with COPD...Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides tips and sample exercises for strengthening your upper body. We hope these tips were helpful for your exercise regimen!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Daliresp...I started Daliresp for my stage 3 COPD and couldn’t continue after a week of severe issues. My collarbone hurt, then it radiated into my neck, jaw and face. 168...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Having breathing troubles...I haven't been in here for a few weeks. I spent a week in the hospital the end of October. My problem now is that I had a molar tooth...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
7 More Things To Be Thankful For...Three years ago I wrote an article called “5 Things To Be Thankful For.” So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are seven more things to be thankful for. COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
November is COPD Awareness Month...Being aware of what happens to your body when you have COPD can make the difference between living well and living poorly with your chronic illness. One of the first...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Legacy...Over the years, COPD.net has lost powerful voices in the COPD community. Hear the stories of those who are no longer with us as we celebrate their life and message...
My Life Since 2017...When to get in shower one morning and bam... could not breathe. Admitted to hospital with CHF hypoxia and COPD. That was two years ago Dec. this year. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Anyone have any portable, battery-powered nebulizer recommendations?...Does anyone have information or recommendation about purchasing a portable, battery-powered nebulizer? With winter approaching and power outages coming, I will need one....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies