How much exercise is too much?...Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I've found it an excellent resource. I just got a COPD diagnosis a few weeks ago, following a chest Xray and ongoing...reactions19replies
Ten Ideas for Keeping Busy in The New Year...Once all the festivities are over, we sit in silence and shake our heads at the furry and hurry. Now it is our time. Winter is here and not the...reactionscomments
Why?...“He isn’t here for me.” “He doesn’t help me.” “When I need help, she changes the subject to herself.” Do these sound familiar? You aren’t alone, others have felt that...reactions9comments
Does anyone have insight on this work-related question?...If your accommodated at work to get out of dust but doesn’t include what your real job was do you take a wage loss in some other department or do...reactions1reply
COPD and Lung Damage...I'm guessing that once the awareness of your diagnosis of COPD set in, you started to wonder what could be done about it. Is the disease curable? Could the lung...reactions3comments
Education Is Key With COPD...I am a COPD educator. If you get admitted to my hospital, chances are you’ll meet me or you’ll meet another respiratory therapist who will educate you. We at least...reactions10comments
Staying Healthy During the Coldest Months With COPD...January, February, and March tend to be the coldest months of the winter in most areas. I don't about you, but I'm not a huge fan of winter. I do...reactions19comments
Where Our Community Is From...Last fall we asked our COPD.net Facebook community where they were from. Not surprisingly, we heard from people all over the world! Nine countries and four continents were represented. The...reactions2comments
Living With COPD in the United Kingdom...I wanted to share with you what its like living with COPD in the UK. I am in South Wales and am very lucky with our National Health Service (NHS)...reactions7comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 2)...This is the second part of the series 'My Friend, Rick' which showcases my interview with a friend who recently had a lung transplant. Part one can be found here...reactions4comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 2...Cigarettes are liars! Over the years I would try to quit smoking, but it was short-lived. Too often there would be a trigger and I would start smoking again. When...reactions4comments
Has anyone been diagnosed with small airway disease?...I've had a chronic cough for a year and shortness of breath for about 6 months. I had a spirometry in June that came back with mild restrictive disease and...reactions7replies
Oxygen Depletion...After 8 years of living with COPD, you’d think I know all about oxygen and its usefulness in treating the disease. I don’t. But I’m always anxious to learn. I...reactions16comments
New Year's Resolution or New Way of Living...I am not really a New Year’s resolution person because I was never very successful with them. The same thing happens when I try to diet. The plan lasts about...reactions4comments
COPD and Flu...Peak flu season is upon us. The first quarter of the year is when we are most at risk for "catching" the flu, and that can be bad news for...reactionscomments
Taking Notice of Change...We're so used to our own bodies that we tend not to take notice of gradual changes. We automatically think "it's us just getting a little older and slowing down."...reactions6comments
Seated Dance for COPD...Kathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and license Zumba Gold instructor, demonstrates a fun seated dance routine that can build strength, coordination, and toning - all while sitting in a chair...reactions6comments
How can I prevent cannula marks?...I am on oxygen each night and am a side sleeper. Each morning my cannula leaves deep marks on both sides of my face. These take 4-6 hours to mostly...reactions9replies
Does anyone have chronic abdominal pain due to COPD?...I am in pain daily, hurts when I exhale. The intensity changes but the pain is always there....reactions6replies
