FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...reactions3comments
COPD and Exercise...I am 67 year old man with COPD. I use oxygen at night and have been told to use it when I walk as well. Interesting how many people have...reactions1comment
Is Your House Toxic?...After living with COPD for a few years, mom had her routine down. However, when I came home for a visit, it seemed that something was off. She and I...reactions13comments
Should I be on inhalers in addition to oxygen for COPD treatment?...I just found out I have COPD. I am using oxygen and I don’t have inhalers. Is this good or bad?...reactions1reply
Coping with Symptoms...Hello I am a 46 year old female, diagnosed recently with COPD stage 2. Any comments on feelings when you were diagnosed? How to cope?...reactions6comments
Have COPD...I'm 62 and have copd. I would love to communicate with you all and learn your experiences. Some days I feel ok and others, more so lately, I feel like...reactions6comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?...When mom was diagnosed with COPD, us kids were clueless about what she was going to need. I started a list of her medications to get us started. We wrote...reactions4comments
Can my partner and I claim PIP if he has COPD?...My partner has just been diagnosed with COPD and emphysema. Can we claim PIP? He's a self-employed window cleaner....reactions4replies
What treatment should I be receiving for my COPD?...Hi. I’m not sure what to say... I’m 33 years old and have recently been told that I was diagnosed with COPD 4 years ago, and they had failed to...reactions1reply
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...reactions5comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...reactions1comment
Has anyone tried regenerative therapy?...I have just been diagnosed with stage 2 COPD. Needless to say, I'm very interested in stemming or stopping the progress of the disease. I'm looking into regenerative therapy and...reactions2replies
Trying to Gain Weight with Severe COPD...Have you ever noticed that people are usually trying to lose weight? All those adverts and commercials on the TV and social media stating how to lose weight. How about...reactions21comments
Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? ...Researchers are studying our disease over time. They now understand that many people in our community suffer from weight loss and fatigue. Their goal is to understand why this is...reactions8comments
Agent Orange and COPD...The active ingredient of Agent Orange is dioxin. This chemical herbicide has been linked to several diseases and cancer. If you are less than 60 years old, you might not...reactions2comments
Unsure of my diagnosis....A little backround about my lung issues. I was born 12 weeks early. In the 80s not much was available for babies like me. I had to be put on...reactions2replies
Just told I have restrictive lung disease, told I have chronic bronchitis???...For nearly a year, I've had monthly or weekly trips to the ER unable to breath, along with other symptoms. Just last week they told me: Dr. # 2 told...reactions3replies
Seated Yoga for COPD...Kathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and licensed Zumba Gold instructor demonstrates a fun seated yoga routine that can improve balance, coordination, and strength, all while sitting in a chair. We...reactions7comments
