Chronic Bronchitis...I was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis many years ago. I’ve had a recent flare where I ended up in the ER. They have much better medication than I have at...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Getting Ready For Fall!...When September is over and the month turns to October it is cooling time. The weather is much easier to manage with lower temperatures and humidity. It is a time...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
You've Got to Be Your Own Best Friend...Growing up, math was my #1 worst subject. I got as far as geometry and algebra but that was it. Science wasn’t far behind. I took freshman biology and chemistry...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Which bronchodilator reading should I use to examine my results?...A month ago I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD. This week I took the breathing tests and my question is, which reading do I use (to apply for SS...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Long lung but told I’m fine (?)...Is it possible to have long lung even if you don’t have emphysema or any other form of COPD? There seems to be some discrepancy as to whether I do...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Doctor Knows Best?...Recently I changed doctors. At suggestion of primary care physician, I called for second opinion to a pulmonologist he recommended. I was not unhappy with my current doctor, but reached...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is All COPD Genetic?...I’m going to go against conventional wisdom here. I’m going to put out an educated guess that all COPD is genetic. There’s actually some good science behind my guess here...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Community Feedback: Types of Exercise for COPD...When you first get diagnosed with COPD, it may seem like your future won’t include much exercise. But that’s far from the reality. In fact, as you most likely know...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
What is the average life expectancy for someone with Stage 3 COPD?...For reference: FEV 1 - 42% FVC 43%....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
I Can’t Sleep Because of COPD - The Effects of COPD at Night...I have never been a great sleeper. Being born a preemie, I needed to be woken every 2 to 3 hours to eat. Gaining weight was their major goal -...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Didn't know....Found out last February when I got a chest cold, I was smoking an e-cig first time first day bam put me in the hospital for a week. There's more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do This, Don't Do That...In our COPD life we often hear about things that we should do and shouldn’t do. There are some baffling things. I will elaborate on some of them here. Do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and SPAM...We’re having a terrible problem at home these days: of spam phone calls – to both mobile phones and land-lines (Yes! A few of us old-timers still have those! Lol)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is your experience like when drinking alcoholic beverages?...I love my glass of red wine but now find I may not exceed one glass as that causes a flare-up 18 hours later....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Don't Wait to Make Lifestyle Changes...I don't think I've ever told my story here. I think I commented once, years ago. In as much as my heart aches for those in advanced stages, my goal...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can you lighten your hair and get a manicure and pedicure while on oxygen?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Be Kind - Always...I’m told that quote is attributable to the late Catholic missionary – Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, commonly known as Mother Teresa. She is now a Catholic Saint. What extraordinary words. What...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Symptoms of COPD, Some May Be Surprising...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD has some standard symptoms: Some of the surprising symptoms of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments