Mask vs. Cannula...Hi all, I posted here recently and was offered some very helpful support, I wish I could return the favor. Does anybody...reactions6replies
Oxygen Technology...Gadgets and modifications of everything we use in the kitchen to sophisticated changes in top-notch computers are announced each day and celebrated...reactions98comments
Everybody Likes to Cha Cha Cha...Ask me what day it is or what the date is, I likely can’t tell you. You see, my weeks are cyclical...reactions1comment
Thombre's Story...I am 81 years old and was first diagnosed in 2010 with COPD after FTP test. After 9 years in 2019 when...reactions6comments
Targeting bad stem cells...There is a university in Houston that has discovered bad stem cells that drive emphysema. We should apply funding there. https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2020/april-2020/04152020-xian-mckeon-copd-lung-stem-cells-cloning.php...reactionsreplies
RAGE...RAGE Biotech is developing new approaches to modulate the receptor for advanced glycation end- products (RAGE), an important target in chronic inflammation...reactions6replies
Feeling lost - can anyone give me some guidance?...I'm 77 and have had PTSD for 40+ years but didn't know I had late stage COPD till 4 days ago. All...reactions1reply
What else should I be doing for my COPD?...I was diagnosed with COPD. I have Spiriva. Anything else I should be doing beside taking Spiriva?...reactions4replies
Tips for Managing COPD...Having a chronic illness like COPD is not easy. When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. I can see you all nodding...reactions34comments
COPD Caused By a Combination of Things...I believe my COPD was caused by a combination of things:...reactions2comments
My COPD Survival Guide...It has taken a few years to develop a plan of managing my life with COPD. I have jokingly referred to it...reactions1comment
What is the difference between COPD and airway disease?...When I consulted the pulmonologist in 2011, he diagnosed as COPD. After 8 years, I consulted another pulmonologist and he diagnosed as...reactions2replies
What is Sarcoidosis?...Fatigue, shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, chest tightness, and wheezing are the symptoms. Sound familiar? These are the symptoms of COPD...reactions6comments
Don't Be Afraid to Cancel...Never be afraid to cancel a coffee date with a friend or a lunch date with family members. Living with COPD is...reactionscomments
Having a hard time maintaining O2 saturation...I'm caring for my bedridden mother, 75, she's got end stage heart failure, COPD, a host of other stuff. Recently, we took...reactions7replies
Gardening for Life...One of the things that keeps me going, even with COPD, is my garden. As I am writing this article, I am...reactions4comments
What Could Have Caused My COPD?...Smoking and second-hand smoke aren't the only causes of COPD. There's much more to it! In a recent Facebook post, we asked...reactions1comment