Wendy...I am 64yrs. old. Had my first real scare with COPD, waiting to go for breathing test....reactions4comments
Has anyone had experience with AlphaID?...I found a web page for AlphaID that advertises a free test to determine if a person with COPD has alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency. I'm naturally skeptical of anyone offering anything for...reactions4replies
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...reactionscomments
Choking and Aspirations with COPD...Dysphagia is a word you may hear more and more often. It means that someone is having difficulty swallowing. You might find that you have dysphagia if you have COPD...reactions3comments
Can oxygen concentrators work in lieu of ventilators?...Can these COPD oxygen concentrators work temporarily before ventilators become available in the current crisis?...reactions3replies
Finding Cannulas...I have bought boxes of cannulas in the past, but yesterday the sources online said unavailable. I have some left, and called Lincare to see if they'd send me some...reactions1reply
Annette in Africa...I am 65 years old and was diagnosed with COPD June 2013. I think I have between 30-40% of my lungs still working. I am however still working every day...reactions2comments
Does NOT using inhalers reduce your life expectancy?...I was diagnosed 10 or more years ago and have only ever had one blue inhaler prescribed when I was due to visit a polluted air area of China. I...reactions2replies
What is bioenergy healing for COPD treatment?...Has anyone heard of bioenergy healing? I contacted a company who emailed me back claiming to be able to halt progression of emphysema. Never heard of it before....reactions1reply
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
