Frequency of doctor check-ups?...I was diagnosed with COPD at the end of May 2019. At that time the physician never informed me of what stage I was in and never scheduled a follow-up...reactions5replies
Should Vitamins and Supplements Be Part of Your COPD Treatment Plan?...When you have a chronic disease like COPD, it's natural to want to do everything you can to make the symptoms go away and to feel your best. Quite often...reactions15comments
Spotlight On Interstitial Lung Diseases...Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the name given to any disease that causes inflammation and/or scarring in the lungs. ILD's are grouped based on what causes them. There are over...reactions2comments
Iron Deficiency...I read ‘Mary Ultes’ story on how she still managed her life even with COPD. She showed so much courage over her last years. In 2004, hospital doctors diagnosed me...reactions3comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...How aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us? Have we recently shown our appreciation for the consideration they have for us, for our...reactionscomments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the Time...You know what? It's ok not to be ok all the time. If you think about it, even people with good health are not ok all the time. It's a...reactions28comments
Zephyr Valve...My brother had the treatment. You have to look on the Zephyr site and see what state has the treatment and what hospital will perform the treatment. It does take...reactions5comments
What Is Your Hobby?...As I write this article, we are about 50 days away from spring. I started the count-down calendar early in the new year when I realized we were gaining minutes...reactions4comments
COPD Triggers...COPD is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe due to airflow limitations in the lungs. It is often easier to get air in (inhalation) than out...reactions22comments
Fighting Anxiety With COPD...It's not an easy fight when you have COPD, and having the added bonus of anxiety makes it feel like a double whammy. In fact, I would go as far...reactions4comments
COPD and Congestive Heart Failure - How to Tell the Difference...COPD and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF for short) are two of the most common chronic health conditions and also among the top 3 leading causes of death in the U.S...reactions9comments
Oxygen Users: Be Careful Around Open Flames...Many people in this community definitely benefit from oxygen therapy. Studies show that, for those who need it, oxygen therapy can help people with COPD live better and longer. It’s...reactions2comments
Is It Smoking or Silica Dust?...I was employed at at a mine as an underground mechanic for 23 years. In that time I was exposed to lung damaging working conditions. I was diagnosed with COPD...reactions3comments
What is your opinion on a plus concentrator vs a continuous flow concentrator?...I'm thinking of getting a plus concentrator but have always had continuous flow. I'm fairly active and would like the weight of one and the ability to move around easier...reactions6replies
Stage 4 and Life Is Good!...My name is Carol. I have had COPD for a long time and had my share of hospital visits. I always bounced back and continued to live life, me and my...reactions12comments
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
